In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1966, In the Shadow of the Eagles is an adventure and history 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 GB 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966)?
- In GB, In the Shadow of the Eagles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Shadow of the Eagles worth watching?
- In the Shadow of the Eagles holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Shadow of the Eagles?
- In the Shadow of the Eagles stars Cameron Mitchell, Beba Lončar, Dieter Eppler, Gabriella Pallotta and Alex Gavin.
- When was In the Shadow of the Eagles released?
- In the Shadow of the Eagles was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.