The Tartars (1961)

The Tartars Vs. The Vikings!

The Tartars (1961) poster

The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.

Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Renzo Rossellini
Cinematography: Amerigo Gengarelli
Editing: Maurizio Lucidi
Production: Lux Film, Dubrava film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: Italy, Yugoslavia
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

vikings (norsemen)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tartars about?
The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.
Who directed The Tartars?
The Tartars was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Tartars?
The Tartars stars Victor Mature, Orson Welles, Liana Orfei, Arnoldo Foà, Luciano Marin, Bella Cortez.
How long is The Tartars?
The Tartars has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Tartars?
The Tartars is a Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Where was The Tartars produced?
The Tartars was produced in Italy, Yugoslavia.