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Barbarians (The) AKA I barbari AKA The Barbarian Brothers AKA The Barbarians & Co. (Blu-ray) (1987)
Warriors. Conquerors. Heroes.Director: Ruggero Deodato
Year of Copyright: 1987
Year of Production: 1986
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:39)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The first pressing includes a slipcover. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:39)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Tintorera"
- "The Norseman"
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Distributed by Kino Lorber. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:39)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
The first pressing includes a slipcover. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:39)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Tintorera"
- "The Norseman"
- "Trick Baby"
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Distributed by Kino Lorber. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"The World of Barbarians" documentary (43:17)
"Behind the Scenes" featurette (4:36)
"The Mighty Hour" vintage interviews with David and Peter Paul (7:30)
Promo Clip (4:37)
Trailers (3:20)
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (87:19)
Audio Commentary by film historians Oliver Nöding and Pelle Felsch (in German, no subtitles) (2018)
German Trailer (SD) (1:28)
English Promo trailer (SD) (5:28)
Photo Gallery (HD) (36 images)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (Bonus DVD)
"Die Welt Der Barbaren" (The World of the Barbarians) (Italian with optional German Subs) documentary(41:20)
"Special: The Barbarians & Co." (Behind the Scenes TV-special; Italian with optional German subs) (4:25)
Excerpt from a 1989 TV Interview with David and Peter Paul (English with optional German subs) (7:18)
Excerpt from a 1987 TV-special with David and Peter Paul (English with optional German subs) (5:53)
Music Video "I'm a Wild One" (4:34)
Bonus Film: Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen (Ruggero Deodato; 1968; 91:43)
Introduction by Ruggero Deodato (1:41) -
Subtitles:German (optional)*
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 24-page liner notes article by Oliver Nöding.
* There are two sets of German subtitles.
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Eugenio Ercolani (2025)
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Extras:"Barbaric Cuts" 2025 interview with editor Eugenio Alabiso (20:08, in Italian with English subtitles)
"Falling for Ruggero" 2025 interview with Stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua (30:07, in Italian with English subtitles)
"From Cannibals to Barbarians" 2025 interview with film historian Eugenio Ercolani (23:02, in Italian with English subtitles)
"Light My Biceps" 2025 interview with cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia (17:25, in Italian with English subtitles)
"Weightlifting with Ruggero" 2025 interview with first assistant director Roberto Palmerini (20:21, in Italian with English subtitles)
2016 "Trash Tube" interview with director Ruggero Deodato (13:13)
"The Barbarians: Rip(off) and Tear" 2025 video essay by Mike Foster (19:25)
"Natural Born Influencers" 2025 video essay by Nanni Cobretti (21:07)
"Golan, Globus and Heroes" 2025 video essay by Heather Wixson (15:24)
"Revenge of the C(l)onans" 2025 video essay by Pier Maria Bocchi (11:24)
"Scooter" 1995 short film by Roberto Palmerini with introduction (34:25, in Italian with English subtitles)
"La Mancia" 1996 short film by Roberto Palmerini with introduction (15:05, in Italian with English subtitles)
"The Barbarians" TV Advert (3:50)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The first pressing includes a double-walled O-ring slipcover and premium art cards.
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OVERALL: Draw
88 Films and Koch Media have substantial extras while Scorpion Releasing and the Koch Lorber reissue have an exclusive commentary track.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (87:19)
- Blu-ray A America- Scorpion Releasing - No cuts (87:19)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts (87:19)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Scorpion Releasing - No cuts (87:19)
- Blu-ray B France- Sidonis Calysta - No cuts (87:40)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- Koch Media - No cuts (87:19)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts (87:35)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 11/04/18
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 17/09/25UPDATE LOG:
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