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Sword of the Conqueror
“THE MOST BARBARIC CONQUEROR WHO EVER PILLAGED THE WORLD!”
6.1 / 10• 1961• 1h 36m•NR• Italian
HistoryAdventure
Storyline
Alboino, the Lombard ruler, wants to marry the daughter of a neighboring king, but she loves another. Her father arranges the marriage to Alboino, which he believes will be beneficial to him, only to have Alboino kill him and leave Amalchi, his daughter's real love, beaten and left for dead. Amalchi recovers to lead a revolt against the murderous Alboino and reclaim his woman.
Cast & Crew
Jack Palance
Alboino
Lead
Eleonora Rossi Drago
Rosmunda
Guy Madison
Amalchi
Carlo D'Angelo
Falisque
Edy Vessel
Matilda
Andrea Bosic
King Cunimond
IP
Ivan Palance
Ulderico
Vittorio Sanipoli
Wolfango
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Carlo Campogalliani's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sword of the Conqueror is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
