Cromulus wrote:

The "Conan returns to his village" cut scene sounds like bullshit to me too! I never read or heard of such a scene(s) ever being shot, let alone written. There are publicity shots taking place in the snow (Cimmerian set) with Arnold in his chain mail costume battling Thorgrim in his costume from the beginning of the movie. But this was never part of the movie. They were only part of the European lobby cards and publicity photos sets. You have one of these shots on your page. I have another picture, almost like yours, but slightly different though: Conan is standing on the ground and holding up his sword, as in blocking Thorgrim's hammer swinging down. Thorgrim is on his horse. These shots were done when Conan was travelling to the Mountain of Power in his snow shot. Same set as used in the Cimmerian village. Obviously, they were filmed at the same time.
There's a very rare photo of Arnold, also in chain mail but with his horned helmet, next to William Smith, holding their respected swords. I don't own this one, but I've seen it up on eBay over 3 years ago. Great shot!