Official movie poster for In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966), a adventure history film

In the Shadow of the Eagles(1966)

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5.5(6)1h 34m1966-02-01
AdventureHistory

In the Shadow of the Eagles Synopsis

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.

Director:
Ferdinando Baldi
Writers:
Ferdinando Baldi, Nino Milano
Production:
Avala Film, Debora Film
Status:
Released

In the Shadow of the Eagles Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.

CinemaSerf

5/10

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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In the Shadow of the Eagles – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch In the Shadow of the Eagles online?

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In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in In the Shadow of the Eagles?

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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.

When was In the Shadow of the Eagles released?

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In the Shadow of the Eagles was released on February 1, 1966 and runs for 1h 34m.

Is In the Shadow of the Eagles worth watching?

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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.