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In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966): Cast

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In the Shadow of the Eagles is a 1966 adventure historical film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, starring Cameron Mitchell as Tribune Marcus Ventidius, Alex Gavin and Beba Lončar. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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In the Shadow of the Eagles (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Ferdinando Baldi
Genres
Adventure , History
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Shadow of the Eagles About?

The premise of In the Shadow of the Eagles without spoilers.

After Octavian’s death, Illyrian and Pannonian rebels threaten the Roman Empire. Tribune Marcus Ventidius is sent to quell the uprising; he captures chief Magdus and women hostages, among them Magdus’s daughter Helen, promised to Illyrian warrior Batone. Julia, the governor’s daughter, loves Marcus and, jealous of his concern for Helen, plots to free her and her father. Marcus pursues them, crossing a mountain pass where Batone has set a trap.

In the Shadow of the Eagles Themes & Keywords

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  • 1st century
  • ancient rome
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Cast & crew

In the Shadow of the Eagles Cast & Characters

Cameron Mitchell leads the cast as Tribune Marcus Ventidius, with Alex Gavin as Magdus and Beba Lončar as Helen. Directed by Ferdinando Baldi; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ferdinando Baldi

More films directed by Ferdinando Baldi: Ten Zan - Ultimate Mission, Just A Damned Soldier, Warbus and Warbus.

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In the Shadow of the Eagles FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Shadow of the Eagles, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Shadow of the Eagles?

In the Shadow of the Eagles runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was In the Shadow of the Eagles released?

In the Shadow of the Eagles was released on February 1, 1966.

Who directed In the Shadow of the Eagles?

In the Shadow of the Eagles was directed by Ferdinando Baldi.

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Who is in the cast of In the Shadow of the Eagles?

In the Shadow of the Eagles stars Cameron Mitchell as Tribune Marcus Ventidius, Alex Gavin as Magdus and Beba Lončar as Helen, among 11 credited actors.

Does In the Shadow of the Eagles have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Shadow of the Eagles has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Shadow of the Eagles in?

The original language of In the Shadow of the Eagles is Italian.

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