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Still from The New Barbarians — The New Barbarians (1983) — Enzo G. CastellariPhotographed by Fausto Zuccoli

Poster for The New Barbarians

Enzo G. Castellari

The New Barbarians

I nuovi barbari

Italian / 1983 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Thriller Science Fiction Action

Letterboxd: 2.73/5·3.9K ratings·1.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two mercenaries help wandering caravans fight off an evil and aimless band of white-clad bikers after the nuclear holocaust.

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Postapocalyptic Sci-Fi
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorEnzo G. Castellari

WriterTito Carpi, Enzo G. Castellari, Antonio Visone

CinematographerFausto Zuccoli

ComposerClaudio Simonetti

Editor

Gianfranco Amicucci,

ProducerFabrizio De Angelis

Cast

Giancarlo Preteas Scorpion

Fred Williamsonas Nadir

George Eastmanas One

Anna Kanakisas Alma

Ennio Girolamias Shadow

Venantino Venantinias Father Moses

Massimo Vannias Mako

Giovanni Frezzaas Young Mechanic

Iris Peynadoas Vinya

Andrea Coppolaas Mako's Friend

Vito Fornarias Templar

Zora Kerovaas Woman - Moses' Group

Fulvio Mingozzias Amos

Marinella Troian

Patsy May McLachlan

Franco Maria Salamon

Stefano Randazzo

Arthur Bergmanas Templar Biker (uncredited)

Enzo G. Castellarias Dying Man in Car (uncredited)

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