Conan the Barbarian - The Secret of Steel HQ

DISCLAIMER: The Use Of Any Copyrighted Material Is Used Under The Guidelines Of "Fair Use" In Title 17 § 107 Of The United States Code. Such Material Remains The Copyright Of The Original Holder And Is Used Here For The Purposes Of Education, Comparison, And Criticism Only.
No one in this world can you trust, not men, not women, not beasts.....this you can trust!

[@DarthDefiler]

The only reason I would ever have children is so that I can give them this speech

[@mastodonxrp5314]

Same. Except I would be holding an AR15 or AK47 ... "this you can trust"

[@Jerlemi2]

@@mastodonxrp5314 dude when my son gets old enough, I’m giving this speech to him with an ar15.

[@mastodonxrp5314]

@@Jerlemi2 Right on! Not women, not men ... this, you can trust!

[@DarkMegaPlague]

@@mastodonxrp5314 Wooops the AR15 misclicked 😅😅😅😅

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Lol

[@Ronaldopopkings]

Thats why i like Conan, he is just a man. No supernatural abilties, just a man and his sword.

[@falconeshield]

I say having a war god on your side is a good supernatural backup.

[@thiccpalpatine]

Not a god necessarily, but Conan is a descendant of the Atlanteans as are all Cimmerians. To what extent this makes him far more than human is debatable, but he does have the blood of beings far greater than most mortals in his world.

[@SCOTTBULGRIN]

Best father son talk ever.

[@joethekinghawk7514]

I agree.

[@thegorn68]

RIP William Smith. He was a bad ass on and off the big screen.

[@mattdoherty2859]

4 people need to contemplate their dislikes on the tree of woe

[@Joe-ju4cj]

LOL!!! You made my day with that comment!

[@KonataC]

LMAO

[@alfazedz1791]

The most contextually perfect funny remark on youtube

[@Albion-InTheDensOfBabylon]

Another hung themselves on there.

[@squamish4244]

Apparently the Tree of Woe did its job with the fifth, because the dislikes are down to four again.

[@leufious]

I feel like the essence of Manhood was just explained to me.

[@joethekinghawk7514]

You have just went through your passage to manhood, welcome home brother.

[@Vestu]

No truer words were ever spoken

[@joethekinghawk7514]

I agree. Conan your Father have great wisdom.

[@TheSocratesofAthens]

What's amazing is how this riddle comes full circle by the end of the film. The steel sword broke. Conan's body broke after Thulsa Doom had him crucified and left for dead. He lost his beloved. At the end, he could rely only on his will to live. As long as we're alive, we are our own last resort. No one else can take our own role in life, even if we can appreciate the help of others at times.

[@joethekinghawk7514]

Interesting take.

[@darksideofthesun7157]

I think the riddle of steel is to remind Conan of his beginnings and endings. Barbarian, Thief, Warrior, King; always just a man with a good sword.

[@roycemiller4388]

Thulsa was technically right. Steel is only as good as the flesh who wields it. Conan could have taken down the Snake Cult with a soup spoon if he wanted.

[@headcrusher13]

This is the most epic moment in all the cinema history. Simple as that.

[@natchy99]

I find it interesting that what Conan's father told him he could trust was the same sword that shattered and helped defeat Thulsa Doom's Captain, Rexor. The untold story is that Thulsa Doom foretold the sword would be used to kill him, and he raided the village to circumvent the prophecy, but in the end, even the broken shards of the blade finally ended his reign. A true classic.

[@holamoco]

Where did you hear this untold story?

[@Charlie-502]

natchy99 I don't think Conan father was telling Conan that he can only trust that particular sword but rather he was telling Conan that he can trust any sword bc its made from steal

[@squamish4244]

In true prophecy fashion, by raiding the village Thulsa Doom inadvertently caused the prophecy to come true.

[@Overmanwest]

@@RockoEstalon nicely done. Poetic. Thx you.

[@treverjohansen1458]

what happens if the blade broke in mid-battle tho can you trust steel? I love this scene tho best acting of the whole movie.

[@Mudkip971]

Sword is for rug! Sword is not for enemy, it is for rug.

[@michaeltariga5285]

Careful there friend. You are quoting the words of a well known Nazi we know as Jon "Jew hunting safari" Jafari.

[@bsamaniac305]

@@michaeltariga5285 Mind your tongue. Not even Flex Tape could fix what the Great Jon of Tron could do to you.

[@rights9620]

Steel and the blade here is an image, almost a direct extension of the warrior and oneself. Conan is a barbarian in name only you see. Because essentially what this scene boils down to is that the quintessential hero trust HIMSELF. To trust yourself and standing up and defending your vision of reality, that is the main caracteristic of a hero. What a scene. Trust yourselves guy.

[@iliyann5304]

Wise words are never forgotten. Crom honours your comment.

[@Jaegerrants]

Conan is a barbarian only because that is how the more "civilized" cultures view him. Reality is very different.

[@Rockabilly1985]

My father told me the same... Especially the part with "don´t trust women" ;)...

[@Valantis12345]

Lol well said.

[@beridledodopidop4822]

good father!

[@xjuhox]

"Never marry a crazy woman!"

[@joethekinghawk7514]

He was right

[@jbooth3885]

So basically he's saying that it is dangerous to go alone, and he should take this.

[@MacEwanMouse]

Olllddd man.

[@johng.3740]

Jon Booth Well that and that most humans, most animals, and most machines can turn on you at the drop of a hat, except for Steel. This is somewhat true, most people can't be trusted, just take a look at the events of the last 5 to 8 years. Most people will fold and turn against you at the drop of a hat. Most animals can be manipulated, and most machines can be compromised, even iron or steel can turn on you, the one thing you can trust is hyperbolic doubt, just like Descartes said.

[@kennethmatthew9638]

Jon Booth sword is an extension of his own abilities so, basically, he's saying trust yourself.

[@bullballsallday]

When Robin Hood Prince of Thieves made action figures, I imagined my Robin Hood action figure as Link.

[@rocker26a]

1:30 'But only for rugs. Only for rugs and shit, seriously.'

[@NDOhioan]

You... have just won the internet.

[@Equ1n0x88]

Oh ... of course ... sword is for rug. Sword is not for enemy ... it is for rug

[@redneckpride4ever]

What the hell are you talking about?

[@ninajansson5826]

"No one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. This you can trust." Words of wisdom! You really can trust no one. And still I put my faith in people, only to be let down by their betrayal....

[@McCannon21]

I agree with your comment: we need friends, lovers and allies to survive and fulfill our purpose in life.

[@PsychoticLuke]

That means you are a good person. A person of Heart and virtue and values. Don't let shadows of others dim what is your strength and essence. Pity them, for they lack that love for themselves. But be vigilant, the amount of energy you are given back for what you give to others. Never lose hope. :) I wish you all the best.

[@Valantis12345]

But you can trust the Lord. In Him you can trust my friend.

[@4449John]

@@Valantis12345 He, or His Word, is like a two edged sword, actually better than any steel.

[@czos9239]

@@Valantis12345 ... _♪ You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice_ _If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice_ _You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill_ _I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill ♪_

[@Skrimpish]

The lesson is even his father is wrong, the sword breaks. The only thing you can trust is yourself.

[@ljaquos]

Remember Conan...sword is for rug.

[@aguynamedjames8956]

what?

[@Tumbleflop]

AguynamedRagnar jontron

[@bsamaniac305]

I'm a BRAVE BOI!!

[@danieldortch8779]

Arctic Pharaoh *random extremely messed up and terrifying accept/event/monster/visual sight*

[@davidbanan.]

was about to comment this

[@17Watman]

I almost forgot to watch this today.

[@stevebennett7752]

The manliest, strongest and most powerful movie ever created in the entire history of mankind. Only closest manliest movie is Predator. The movie will make you grow thick pectoral muscles, 20 inch biceps and turn boys into strong men. Only wimps in 2018 are afraid of such power!

[@JCMELKOR]

this movie fueled my childhood fantasies

[@YevOnegin]

This movie continues to fuel every fantasy I have.

[@therenegademaster6318]

Me too some times I wished I hadn't seen this as a child as it made me fixate on being tough when I grew up

[@therenegademaster6318]

Then again maybe that's not such a bad thing either lol

[@JoeSnodgrassworks]

Goddamn that is a powerful scene.

[@fifthofascalante7311]

Damn it. I'm back in Conan frenzy again! I wonder what exactly was the Darkness of Chaos... I do love how the Riddle of Steel is not a recipe written on paper, it's sheer knowledge, and the giants had to fool a god to get this precious knowledge. Basically, the Riddle of Steel is Adam's apple, the realisation of self determinism.

[@Overmanwest]

Theories of the end of the last ice age are worth a look. It didn't happen slow but incredible quick.

[@allenbettis8558]

It's the cataclysm that ended the Thurian age, sunk Atlantis, created the Americas with the Pictish Isles becoming its mountains, and marked the beginning of the Hyborian age. The giants being the Atlanteans who devolved into apemen and evolved into the Cimmerians.

[@superrobotfan1099]

Even a blade could be broken! The riddle... of steel: You know what it is, don't you boy? Shall I tell you? It's the least I can do. Steel isn't strong, boy, flesh is stronger! What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? Look at the strength in your body, the desire in your heart. Thulsa Doom

[@zennvirus7980]

But like Victor S. Arseid, the Radiant Blademaster said: "Power is but an extension of oneself, and what is a Sword if not power wrought in Steel?". That compliments Thulsa Doom's words perfectly. And answers the Riddle of Steel.

[@noone6812]

Best wisdom I ever learned.

[@podsmpsg1]

This you can trust.

[@Ragnar6000]

William Smith should have one a OSCAR for that speech.

[@divergentes4848]

"He is Conan, he does not cry ... I cry for him." "Ele é Conan, ele não chora... eu choro por ele."

[@stactionsmedia3318]

You forgot the word 'so'.....it's "so I cry for him" And it's not he does not cry...it's "won't"..."he won't cry" Like this.... Aturo: Why do you cry? Sobatai: He is Conan. Cimmerian.......he won't cry. So I cry for him But nice recital friend. You're definitely a fan

[@TheErikWulf]

My Da taught me these things. Taught me the old tales and old myths and Legends.

[@ossian1977]

4 people are servants of Thulsa Doom!

[@Valorius]

Every father in America should sit his son down and watch this scene with him the moment that child is understand that in this world no one can you trust. Not man, not woman, nor beast. THIS you can trust. We have lost our way.

[@mokrelnik]

"This you can trust."

[@superrobotfan1099]

to this day i can say theres only one true Conan! this is the true Conan movie!

[@thedonald444]

I remember being 16 years old.....watching this movie at the theatre when it opened in 1982. I've always remembered this good advice. Sadly he is 100% correct, you can truly trust no one......completely.

[@camwardart]

I get feelings every time I hear this. I know it’s a movie but it’s such a powerful speech. I go back and forth between this and the lord of the rings trilogy being the greatest fantasy films of all time. It’s a tough call, but regardless of the answer will probs never get anything better in any of our lifetimes.

[@bxhrbr4940]

The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery, you must learn it's riddle Conan, you must learn it's discipline

[@joethekinghawk7514]

Amen

[@bobibest89]

1 woman got pregnant just by watching this.

[@robwalsh9843]

William Smith looks like an actual warrior chief of the Iron Age. The kind of man you'd follow into a hopeless battle with the slight hope that you'd survive.

[@TimeRequiem]

ONLY THE SWORD YOU CAN TRUST!! EPIC!!!!

[@QQ-xw6qs]

And that children is how a father should teach his son about life

[@j.rivera6402]

Reminds me of allll the stories my Dad would tell me when I was a kid. I lost him when I was 14 (40 now), but NEVER forgot those stories. “Make your name mean something”. Miss you pops.

[@bxhrbr4940]

Steel, you can trust, son.

[@Beau74]

To be fair, it wasn't "his" remake. He was just the actor. Blame the director and producers. The original Conan, although dark and moody, also had moments of beauty and emotion, the latter two qualities which the remake sorely lacked.

[@aksfyter2247]

Simple message but meaningful

[@HyunaTheHyena]

sky is an actor in this scene

[@Strideo1]

Stop trying to steal the scene sky!

[@andreykolobikhin]

There is not only secret of steel even women can trust! And trust for sure! - So let it be! 👍

[@brandongarcia9344]

Ill never forget this scene. My father sat with me to watch this amd it was our bonding moment. I will sit with my son when he's old enough and do the same.

[@AncientHunter]

Too epic for words

[@dmoore9526]

This is how I feel about my Ruger!!!!

[@lordfreeze7388]

The sword must be heavy for a reason...

[@danielwilliamson6180]

0:20 Foreshadowing of Conan finding the skeleton of the Atlantean General in the cave.

[@avansmiley6121]

Beautifully said...

[@francisallen5459]

That actually from the ancient Viking saying "you can't trust men or women or beast but you can trust steel"

[@wastehazey6468]

"Rush in and die you dogs! I was a man before I was a king!" -Conan (Robert E.Howard )

[@bullballsallday]

Interesting fact. John Milius, the writer and director of this film; he was the inspiration for the character Walter Sobchak from The Big Lebowski.

[@YoungGun66]

I feel like picking up a broad sword and charging into battle.

[@torontomunda]

Soundtrack makes this movie just beautiful.

[@countryboykev_87yt49]

Word's of wisdom, no one in this world can you trust not man, women, beasts or God's

[@vincentdamon4270]

Awesome line great movie and acting

[@berserkape1014]

This is still one of my favorite movies of all time. Sure, the remake had an actor that looked more like the Cimmerian. But, it had none of the quotes, the music, and general power this movie held. I would have killed to see Ron Perlman and the young actor who played Conan remake this scene. But, I was left wanting.

[@Strideo1]

This movie employs one of the greatest film making techniques out there: the actors actually don't talk constantly so the movie has time to just show us what's happening visually with great music to set the mood and atmosphere. Like the scene where they sneak into Doom's temple during the orgy and the tension just builds as they set up the whole situation then it explodes into action once they're discovered and they kidnap/rescue the princess. The movie has lots of great visual story telling and it doesn't treat the audience like a child with some character constantly babbling on about what's happening now to explain it to the audience. It seems like studio executives don't respect the audience anymore because the way most modern movies are edited just drives me crazy. Everything is cut too fast and someone is usually talking. Rarely do we ever get a long moment to reflect on or appreciate the mood or setting. Gone are the moments where we just see our hero watching the setting sun while the music stirs out emotions and for a moment we know what they feel instead of being told what they feel.

[@perdaygo]

No dislikes. That's what it's all about... CROM!!!

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

Not even guns , a sword never run out of ammo .....

[@tetedanco]

all father and sons talks should be like this

[@Rickwmc]

Great scene from a great movie.

[@alebroker7587]

Wiser words have never been spoken

[@EnvysGirl01]

They put so much effort into this movie and it's good. Tis a shame they didn't do the same for Red Sonja. Conan the Barbarian didn't need a remake...if they wanna do a remake of these kinds of movies then do a remake of Red Sonja. The 80's one was horrible, but the 80's Conan movies are still the best. Crom says so. :)

[@rdo6]

imma about to make a tattoo, a sword and the phrase "in this u can trust"

[@superrobotfan1099]

LOVE THIS MOVIE!

[@cleess2836]

"This... This you can THRUST!"

[@sparkymahoney4343]

Big Bill was amazing in all that he did. Most don't even realize the man had a MA and was working on his PhD when he left it for Hollywood. I love Big Bill!

[@azazel166]

A sword isn't something that can be trusted, as it is a mere hunk of metal, and it can only be as strong as the hand and the will that wields it.

[@PieroIvanMontemaggioreschreibe]

*this you can trust* wise man .

[@MathijsIgnoul]

I cannot like this enough.

[@irvinethearcherich8035]

Its not yet to late to learn the riddle of steel - because no one in this world we can trust except ...

[@superstarultra28]

RIP William Smith

[@peteman8160]

Brings chills

[@Draeka]

Fuck. Yes.

[@guyverGODZILLAheiseiERA]

Start watching the film once a day for a year it will change your life

[@brandonteppelin6353]

Never were truer words ever spoken.

[@jd1ify]

The Sword of the spirit is the WORD Amazing

[@JankyToe]

By far, a more epic opening than the new Conan movie.

[@gabrielarruda6309]

O filme de ação mais profundo já feito.

[@michaelrodriguez5829]

Answer to the riddle of steel, the blade lay dormant until the hand gives it life! Know its Discipline To protect life or take a life! Your hand be the Judge! A blade cannot go off by mistake!

[@michaelthompson7028]

That's so true but in today's world it's knowledge like they said pen is mightier then the sword

[@kejiri3593]

Eh its both really. Its what it means to build yourself up.

[@windstrider83]

Until someone else has a sword. Then all the knowledge in the world won’t fight for you.

[@sigosigooo]

I wish my dad taught me that.

[@sjcobra84]

Fucking legendary. Steel is good for us all

[@pupper9474]

Conan's father and Thulsa Doom are not right, but not wrong. Conan's father put too much trust in his steel, and in the end, it was cut in two. Thulsa Doom put too much trust into the flesh of others, and in the end, he was unable to control Conan, dying because of it. He also was not physically strong, much like Conan's father's sword, which was weak (not implying the two decades of implied lack of upkeep to said sword). Not to mention the riddle of steel is quite literally answered in the first frame of the movie. "That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." Temper your body as you would steel. EDIT: Perhaps his phrase of 'this you can trust' regards not the blade itself, but his skills. Skills he took many years honing. Trial and error. That which didn't kill him.

[@hyperchaotix32x]

Exactly. We'll put. Its when conan has thulsa dooms head I'm one hand and his dad's sword in the other does he realize this.

[@joe35lok]

Prometheus stole the fire and he gave it to man from Hephaestus's forge.

[@johndarcangelo6893]

joe35lok That has literally, nothing to do with this scene, or anything in this movie.

[@cavesonify]

The enigma of stihl

[@damonclark923]

I feel like if you don't give your newborn baby this speech...you've failed them as a parent

[@fDieHard]

LEGEND OF CONAN movie is confirmed, Arnie is back!

[@billhartman7610]

The message is that the only one that you can trust in this world is your self 🎉

[@YoungGun66]

That's awesome

[@Veldtian1]

CROMMMMMMM...!

[@ShannonFreng]

William Smith was quite a good actor.

[@bradhilton2283]

Who a better hero for Real Men then Conan the Barbarian. Conan encompasses ideals of “Real Men” Or “ Neo-Machoist “ .

[@judsongaiden9878]

Why can't they make movies like this anymore? We could use a man like John Milius again.

[@Ronnie1992]

"...But only for rugs, only for rugs and shit, seriously!"

[@Cc-pn6qj]

I will live and die by this creed........

[@bendakstarkiller1270]

I have heard an interesting interpretation, that the writing on this sword "Suffer no guilt, ye who wield this in the name of Crom" was proven in the film. The sword breaks when Rexor fights Conan, who is a true follower of Crom. The sword, according to this interpretation, then "wakes up" Conan from the charismatic "hypnosis" of Thulsa Doom at the end and is used to decapitate the villain.