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After the death of Octavian, the rebel populations of Illyria and Pannonia pose a grave threat to the Roman Empire. Tribune Marcus Ventidius is sent to subdue the uprising and, after a bitter battle, captures Pannonian chief Magdus together with a number of women hostages. These include Magdus's own daughter Helen, betrothed to cruel Illyrian warrior Batone who has killed many Romans. Julia, daughter of the Roman governor Messala, is in love with Tribune Marcus and, jealous of his sympathy for the barbarian girl, plots an escape by Helen and her father. Pursuing the fugitives, Marcus crosses a mountain pass where Batone has laid a trap.
In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966) is a adventure and history film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, released on February 1, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Cameron Mitchell, Beba Lončar, Dieter Eppler and Gabriella Pallotta. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
Cameron Mitchell
as Tribune Marcus Ventidius
Beba Lončar
as Helen
Dieter Eppler
as Batone
Gabriella Pallotta
as Julia
Remo De Angelis
as Publius
Peter Carsten
Aleksandar Gavrić
as Batone
Vladimir Medar
as Magdo
Alex Gavin
as Magdus
Paul Windsor
as Messala
Beli Bolin
Directed by Ferdinando Baldi, written by Ferdinando Baldi and Nino Milano.
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
What is immediately striking about this adventure is the production. It is really rather superior to most of the Cameron Mitchell efforts produced in Italy in the 1960s. Gone are the garish sets and over-lit studio sets, replaced by largely outdoor - and quite authentic looking - rustic scenarios. This time our hero plays Roman Tribune "Ventidus" who has been charged with suppressing a rebellion from the Pannonian…
Reviewed on September 2, 2024
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The main cast of In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966) includes Cameron Mitchell, Beba Lončar, Dieter Eppler, Gabriella Pallotta and Remo De Angelis. The film was directed by Ferdinando Baldi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
In the Shadow of the Eagles was released on February 1, 1966 and runs for 1h 34m.
In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.