The Barbarians
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Synopsis
Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him. The brothers are taken to be trained as gladiators and years later have grown to be VERY big. They escape and set off on a quest to find the jewel and rescue Canary.
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The Barbarians (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-26
Top Cast
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Kutchek
David Paul
Gore
Richard Lynch
Kadar
Eva LaRue
Kara/Ismene
Virginia Bryant
Canary
Sheeba Alahani
China
Michael Berryman
Dirtmaster
George Eastman
Jacko
Franco Pistoni
Ibar
Raffaella Baracchi
Allura
Pasquale Bellazecca
Young Kutchek
Luigi Bellazecca
Young Gore
Wilma Marzilli
Fat Woman
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Ghedo - Strongman
Angelo Ragusa
Kadar's Man
Nanni Bernini
Kadar's Man
Lucio Rosato
Kadar's Man
Franco Daddi
Bluto
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$800K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$3.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruggero Deodato
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Silke
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- The Barbarians
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $800K
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions, Cannon Italia Srl
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruggero Deodato
James R. Silke
Pino Donaggio
Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Eugenio Alabiso
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, John Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Ruggero Deodato
Director
Benito Stefanelli
Stunt Coordinator
Giuseppe Mangano
Production Design
Gianlorenzo Battaglia
Director of Photography
James R. Silke
Writer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Francesca Panicali
Costume Design
Menahem Golan
Producer
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barbarians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Barbarians about?
Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him. The brothers are taken to be trained as gladiators and years later have grown to be VERY big. They escape and set off on a quest to find the jewel and rescue Canary.
Who directed The Barbarians?
The Barbarians was directed by Ruggero Deodato.
Who stars in The Barbarians?
The principal cast of The Barbarians includes Peter Paul, David Paul, Richard Lynch, Eva LaRue, Virginia Bryant.
When was The Barbarians released and how long is it?
The Barbarians was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Barbarians?
The Barbarians had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $800K at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Barbarians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Barbarians was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barbarians?
The Barbarians holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).