In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1966, In the Shadow of the Eagles is an aventura and historia film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. In the Shadow of the Eagles stars Cameron Mitchell as Tribune Marcus Ventidius, Beba Lončar as Helen, Dieter Eppler as Batone and Gabriella Pallotta as Julia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, In the Shadow of the Eagles has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Reino Unido you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Shadow of the Eagles page.

If you liked it. Fans of In the Shadow of the Eagles tend to enjoy El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, Origen, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.