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Conan the Adventurer | |
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Created by | Max A. Keller Robert E. Howard (characters) |
Starring | Ralf Möller Danny Woodburn Jeremy Kemp Robert McRay T. J. Storm Aly Dunne |
Composer | Charles Fox |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 22 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production companies | Balenciaga Productions Keller Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | Syndication |
Release | September 22, 1997 – May 25, 1998 |
Conan the Adventurer is an American television live-action-adventure series. [1] It was produced by Max A. Keller and Micheline Keller from 1997 to 1998 and was loosely based on the fantasy hero Conan the Barbarian.
The show premiered on September 22, 1997, and comprised 22 episodes, filmed mainly in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Keller Entertainment Group, the same production company responsible for the series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures and Acapulco H.E.A.T. , continues to market and distribute the series worldwide. The role of Conan was played by Ralf Moeller, two time Mr. Universe, a native of Germany, and friend to Arnold Schwarzenegger. [2] The rest of the ensemble cast included Danny Woodburn (Otli), Robert McRay (Zzeben), T. J. Storm (Bayu), Aly Dunne (Karella), and briefly, Andrew Craig (Vulkar).
The script for the pilot was written by Steve Hayes, the head of project development for the series. The storyline deviated from the essence of the Conan character, as well as that of the Conan earlier depicted in the 1980s films and comic book series by Marvel Comics, because this adaptation was more peaceful and aimed at all age groups.
An all-powerful sorcerer, Hissah Zuhl (Jeremy Kemp) rules Conan's homeland of Cimmeria with an iron fist through magical arts, trickery, and threats. He is responsible for the death of Conan's parents, and he is recurrent as the always just barely thwarted mastermind enemy.
Conan and an army of warriors rebel and fight to free Cimmeria from the demonic tyrant and his minions. In his travels, Conan battles mythical creatures that roam the land. The hero has been chosen by the gods to fight evil, and he has been informed by Crom that he is destined to be a king.
Conan wants revenge against Hissah Zuhl, that seeks to kill the hero. In all episodes the enemy has a primary role and has a servant skeleton with clairvoyant powers. The sorcerer uses an endless horde of warriors, as well as vassal wizards and princes under Zuhl's control.
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No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1–2 | "The Heart of the Elephant, Parts 1 & 2" | Gerard Hameline | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | September 22, 1997 |
3 | "Lair of the Beastmen" | Gerard Hameline | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | October 6, 1997 |
4 | "The Siege of Ahl Sohn-Bar" | Rob Stewart | Teagan Clive & Charles Henry Fabian | October 13, 1997 |
5 | "A Friend in Need" | Frank Wayne | Scott Thomas & Charles Henry Fabian | October 20, 1997 |
6 | "The Ruby Fruit Forest" | Frank Wayne | Harry Ackerman & Charles Henry Fabian | October 27, 1997 |
7 | "The Three Virgins" | Mark Roper | John Bull & Charles Henry Fabian | November 7, 1997 |
8 | "Ransom" | Rob Stewart | Molly Glenmore & Charles Henry Fabian | November 14, 1997 |
9 | "The Curse of Afka" | Frank Wayne | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | November 21, 1997 |
10 | "Impostor" | Mark Roper | Reagan Clive & Charles Henry Fabian | November 28, 1997 |
11 | "Amazon Woman" | Mark Roper | Harry Ackerman & Charles Henry Fabian | December 7, 1997 |
12 | "Homecoming" | Rob Stewart | Scott Thomas & Charles Henry Fabian | January 25, 1998 |
13 | "The Taming" | Rob Stewart | Molly Glenmore & Charles Henry Fabian | February 1, 1998 |
14 | "Red Sonja" | Mark Roper | Scott Thomas & Charles Henry Fabian | February 8, 1998 |
15 | "Shadows of Death" | Martin Denning | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | February 15, 1998 |
16 | "The Child" | Frank Wayne | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | February 22, 1998 |
17 | "The Crystal Arrow" | Mark Roper | Scott Thomas & Charles Henry Fabian | March 1, 1998 |
18 | "The Labyrinth" | Martin Denning | Dennis Richards & Charles Henry Fabian | April 26, 1998 |
19 | "The Cavern" | Rob Stewart | Peter Collins & Charles Henry Fabian | May 3, 1998 |
20 | "Antidote" | Rob Stewart | Peter Collins & Charles Henry Fabian | May 10, 1998 |
21 | "Lethal Wizards" | Rob Stewart | Teagan Clive & Charles Henry Fabian | May 17, 1998 |
22 | "Heir Apparent" | Rob Stewart | Harry Ackerman & Charles Henry Fabian | May 24, 1998 |
In September 2004, Image Entertainment released Conan the Adventurer: Complete Series on DVD in Region 1. [3]
The soundtrack, Conan the Adventurer, was released by Sonic Images US in March 1998 on Audio CD. [4] The score was composed by Charles Fox. [5] [6] The song "In Love And War" with music by Charles Fox and lyrics by Roxanne Seeman was written for the tv series episode "Antidote".
Michael Bradford, along with Roxanne Seeman and Charles Fox, produced a record version for the soundtrack. Both versions feature Terry Reid singing and are included on the soundtrack.
All music is composed by Charles Fox
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Main Title (Warrior Theme)" | 3:58 | |
2. | "The Child" | 4:52 | |
3. | "Beastman" | 5:10 | |
4. | "Beastmen's Lair" | 7:04 | |
5. | "Fight and Escape" | 2:02 | |
6. | "A Strange Land" | 3:43 | |
7. | "Corella's Theme" | 3:27 | |
8. | "In Love and War (TV Version)" | Roxanne Seeman | 3:12 |
9. | "The Magic Wand" | 3:00 | |
10. | "Ruby Fruit Forest" | 3:00 | |
11. | "Otli Enters the Village" | 3:15 | |
12. | "Noble Warrior" | 3:30 | |
13. | "Ahi Sohn Bar" | 1:50 | |
14. | "The Sword of Atlantis" | 2:40 | |
15. | "A Friend Falls" | 2:02 | |
16. | "The Emissaries" | 6:02 | |
17. | "Conan's Victory" | 4:23 | |
18. | "In Love and War (Record Version)" (Performed by Terry Reid) | Roxanne Seeman | 4:30 |
19. | "Main Title (Reprise)" | 1:04 | |
Total length: | 68:22 |
Source: [7]
Conan the Barbarian is a fictional sword and sorcery hero who originated in pulp magazines and has since been adapted to books, comics, films, television programs, video games, and role-playing games. Robert E. Howard created the character in 1932 for a series of fantasy stories published in Weird Tales magazine.
Sword and sorcery (S&S), or heroic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy characterized by sword-wielding heroes engaged in exciting and violent adventures. Elements of romance, magic, and the supernatural are also often present. Unlike works of high fantasy, the tales, though dramatic, focus on personal battles rather than world-endangering matters. The genre originated from the early-1930s works of Robert E. Howard. The term "sword and sorcery" was coined by Fritz Leiber in the 6 April 1961 issue of the fantasy fanzine Ancalagon, to describe Howard and the stories that were influenced by his works. In parallel with "sword and sorcery", the term "heroic fantasy" is used, although it is a more loosely defined genre.
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