Conan the Barbarian
1982
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Lopez has also worked as an actor, appearing mostly in films by fellow ex-surfer John Milius. In 1982, he played the character Subotai in the film Conan the Barbarian with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Other film appearances include Big Wednesday (1978), North Shore (1987), and Farewell to the King (1989).
Quotes. Conan : What gods do you pray to? Subotai : I pray to the four winds... and you? Conan : To Crom... but I seldom pray to him, he doesn't listen. Subotai : [chuckles] What good is he then? Ah, it's just as I've always said. Conan : He is strong! If I die, I have to go before him, and he will ask me, "What is the riddle of steel?"
Subotai was a Hyrkanian archer and professional thief as well as loyal ally to the Cimmerian Conan. He made his live action debut in the 1982 film Conan The Barbarian, portrayed by Gerry Lopez. Description [] Subotai was an ally and traveling companion of Conan during his quest for vengeance against Thulsa Doom. He was a skilled thief and ...
Apr 11, 2012 · Recently I was able to speak with one of the key players, Gerry Lopez, who plays "food for wolves" a.k.a. Subotai! Having finally have interviewed Lopez from his central Oregon residence, I feel like i've been swept up by the Four Winds of Cimmeria. The reason i'm soaring so high is because Gerry Lopez, out of modesty, seldom gives interviews.
Actor: Conan the Barbarian. Gerry Lopez was born in Hawaii, USA in 1948, He became the State of Hawaii junior surfing champion at the age of 14. He won the Master of Pipeline award in 1972.
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Jul 31, 2013 · Jul 31, 2013. Gerry Lopez with the Governator as Sobutai in Conan the Barbarian. In the surf world, we knew Lopez was a legit actor after his complex and deeply nuanced portrayal of a steely Hawaiian local named "Vince" in the 1987 classic North Shore.
Jan 31, 2014 · Gerry Lopez, who played Subotai in Conan the Barbarian, spoke to TheArnoldFans and gave me several great Ahnuld stories and Conan tales of high adventure! It’s not just the fans who appreciate the Austrian Oak’s signature sense of humor and charisma.
