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Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 American action fantasy film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mako resuming their roles as Conan and Akiro the wizard, respectively. The cast also includes Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Tracey Walter and Olivia d'Abo. It is the sequel to Conan the Barbarian. The film was moderately successful at the box office in the US, and very successful internationally, although critical response was not as strong as the original film.
While praying at an altar with his traveling companion and fellow thief Malak (Tracey Walter), Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is confronted by Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) of Shadizar, who tests the pair in combat with several of her guards. She tells him that she has a quest for him, but he initially refuses her. The Queen uses her power to learn his greatest desire, and promises to resurrect Conan's beloved Valeria. Conan agrees to the quest. The Queen states that her niece, Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo), is destined to find a special jewel that can be used to obtain an artifact that will awaken the dreaming god, Dagoth. She tasks Conan and Malak to protect Jehnna on this journey, to be accompanied by the captain of the Queen's guard, Bombaata (Wilt Chamberlain). Secretly, the Queen has instructed Bombaata to kill Conan once the task is complete so they can sacrifice Jehnna to the god.
The world's critical in earthly day
Can't find me last night, (bick it in gool)
This glittering tremblin' hypnotic war
Destroys me again
Destroys me again
Underneath the broken window
The lamplight smiles
Knife grinders
Yeah, but only dead men
Nestled beside you
This light is slow
This light is slow
Further and further and further and ooh
Further and further and further and ooh
Someone is stands no one else will hear
Give me a roll, give me a roll of fear
Destruction beckons and you can't resist