In the Shadow of the Eagles

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 1966

Original language

Italian

Spoken languages

italian

Countries

Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia

Production

Avala Film,Debora Film,Avala Film, Debora Film

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0060090