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Ivanhoe, the Norman Swordsman

La spada normanna1971

Overview

Year 1000. At the death of King Henry, Stefano Cunningam seized with the power of power making himself crowned king of England and Scotland. Ten years later, a young Norman, Ivanhoe, returning home from the Holy Land where he fought, finds the nation prey to the violence and cruelty of Stephen and his acolytes. Conducted in prison for his opposition to the usurper, Ivanhoe learns from York, former advisor to King Henry, also held prisoner, that the "Norman sword", symbol of the power of the king of England and Scotland is not in the hands of Stefano, but is guarded by a Scottish clan loyal to the dynasty of Henry.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 29, 1971
Original language
Italian
Spoken languages
Italian
Countries
Italy, France, Spain
Cinematography
Sandro Mancori
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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