The Tartars (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, The Tartars is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 83 minutes. “The Tartars Vs. The Vikings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Tartars stars Victor Mature as Oleg, Orson Welles as Burundai, Liana Orfei as Helga and Arnoldo Foà as Ciu Lang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tartars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tartars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tartars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tartars (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tartars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tartars worth watching?
- The Tartars holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tartars?
- The Tartars stars Victor Mature, Orson Welles, Liana Orfei, Arnoldo Foà and Luciano Marin.
- When was The Tartars released?
- The Tartars was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.