Sword of the Conqueror (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Sword of the Conqueror is an adventure and history film directed by Carlo Campogalliani, running about 96 minutes. “THE MOST BARBARIC CONQUEROR WHO EVER PILLAGED THE WORLD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alboino, the Lombard ruler, wants to marry the daughter of a neighboring king, but she loves another. Her father arranges the marriage to Alboino, which he believes will be beneficial to him, only to have Alboino kill him and leave Amalchi, his daughter's real love, beaten and left for dead. Amalchi recovers to lead a revolt against the murderous Alboino and reclaim his woman.
Who’s in it. Sword of the Conqueror stars Jack Palance as Alboino, Eleonora Rossi Drago as Rosmunda, Guy Madison as Amalchi and Carlo D'Angelo as Falisque, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword of the Conqueror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword of the Conqueror 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 Sword of the Conqueror (1961)?
- In US, Sword of the Conqueror is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sword of the Conqueror?
- Sword of the Conqueror stars Jack Palance, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Guy Madison, Carlo D'Angelo and Edy Vessel.
- When was Sword of the Conqueror released?
- Sword of the Conqueror was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.