Conan the Adventurer (1997 TV series)
A less violent Conan series aimed at all age groups.
Conan the Adventurer, or simply Conan, is an American television series produced by Max A. Keller and Micheline Keller from 1997 to 1998. 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. The series was produced by Keller Entertainment Group, the same company behind Tarzan: The Epic Adventures and Acapulco H.E.A.T., and continues to be marketed and distributed worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Creator
- Max A. Keller
- Based On
- Conan the Barbarian · Robert E. Howard
- Starring
- Ralf Möller / Danny Woodburn / Jeremy Kemp / Robert McRay / T. J. Storm / Aly Dunne
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Balenciaga Productions / Keller Entertainment Group
- Network
- Syndication
- First Aired
- 1997-09-22
- Last Aired
- 1998-05-25
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 22
- Composer
- Charles Fox
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Lore & Background
The series follows Conan, played by German actor and bodybuilder Ralf Moeller, as he rebels against the all-powerful sorcerer Hissah Zuhl (Jeremy Kemp), who rules the kingdom of Vendhya through magical arts. Conan, chosen by the gods to fight evil and destined to be a king, battles mythical creatures and an endless horde of warriors, vassal wizards, and princes under Zuhl's control. Zuhl appears in many episodes but not all, and his servant Skull is a skeleton who does not possess clairvoyant powers.
Reader's Guide
Conan the Adventurer (1997 TV series) is notable for deviating from the essence of the Conan character as depicted in earlier 1980s films and Marvel Comics, aiming for a less violent tone suitable for all age groups. The pilot script was written by Steve Hayes, head of project development. The ensemble cast included Danny Woodburn as Otli, Robert McRay as Zzeben, T. J. Storm as Bayu, Aly Dunne as Karella, and briefly Andrew Craig as Vulkar. The series' soundtrack, composed by Charles Fox, was released in March 1998 on Audio CD by Sonic Images US, featuring the song 'In Love And War' performed by Terry Reid. In September 2004, Image Entertainment released the series on DVD.
Did You Know?
- The series was filmed mainly in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
- The role of Conan was played by German actor and bodybuilder Ralf Moeller.
- The script for the pilot was written by Steve Hayes, head of project development.
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