Pietro is an orphan who is raised by a family friend in 15th century Italy. When the friend is killed by the same nasty baron who murdered Pietro's father as he led the peasants in revolt against the baron's tyranny, Pietro vows vengeance against the entire family. This will prove difficult, since he's been in love with the daughter of the nasty baron since he was a child and wants to marry her.
Ricardo Montalban cuts a dashing figure as the hero in this colourful and florid costumer, which moves briskly and contains enough drama, conflict, romance - it lacks a bit of action, which is a shame as Montalban swashes really well. The focus is on manipulation and maneuvering among the characters from the warring families, and it succeeds in sustaining an interest. But a longer running time was needed to make it more rounded and epic. I. E. More battle scenes.
Ricardo Montalban cuts a dashing figure as the hero in this colourful and florid costumer, which moves briskly and contains enough drama, conflict, romance - it lacks a bit of action, which is a shame as Montalban swashes really well. The focus is on manipulation and maneuvering among the characters from the warring families, and it succeeds in sustaining an interest. But a longer running time was needed to make it more rounded and epic. I. E. More battle scenes.