Knives of the Avenger (1966): Cast
Knives of the Avenger is a 1966 historical adventure film directed by Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona, starring Cameron Mitchell as Rurik / Helmut, Renato Terra and Giacomo Rossi Stuart. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Sider Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knives of the Avenger About?
The premise of Knives of the Avenger without spoilers.
The story follows a solitary, knife‑wielding Viking warrior who becomes the guardian of a humble peasant woman and her small son. When a ruthless regent schemes to seize the throne and claim the woman for himself, the warrior must fight to shield them from his relentless grasp.
Knives of the Avenger Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- psychotronic film
- evil
- flashback
- warrior
- stranger
- viking
- revenge
- queen
- knife throwing
- shield
- spade
- duel
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- presumed dead
- village massacre
- wedding
- education
- stabbed in the neck
- prophecy
- prediction
- omen
- 8th century
- peplum
- sword fight
- mother son relationship
- knife fight
- fistfight
- falling from height
- archery
- violence
- knife
- beach
Knives of the Avenger Cast & Characters
Cameron Mitchell leads the cast as Rurik / Helmut, with Renato Terra as Hagen's henchman and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as King Arald. Directed by Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mario Bava
- Co-director Leopoldo Savona
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Cameron Mitchell as Rurik / Helmut - Renato Terra as Hagen's henchman
- Giacomo Rossi Stuart as King Arald
- Fausto Tozzi as Hagen
Also Starring in Knives of the Avenger
· 5 more- Amedeo Trilli Viking King
- Goffredo Unger
- Luciano Pollentin Moki
- Elissa Pichelli Karin
- Sergio Cortona Hagen's henchman
More from Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona
More films directed by Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona, best-rated first: Black Sabbath, Rabid Dogs, The Venus of Ille and Shock.
Knives of the Avenger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Knives of the Avenger.
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Movies Like Knives of the Avenger
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Erik the Conqueror, The Vikings and The Northman.
Knives of the Avenger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Knives of the Avenger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knives of the Avenger?
Knives of the Avenger runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Knives of the Avenger released?
Knives of the Avenger was released on May 30, 1966.
Who directed Knives of the Avenger?
Knives of the Avenger was directed by Mario Bava and Leopoldo Savona.
More films by Mario Bava Who is in the cast of Knives of the Avenger?
Knives of the Avenger stars Cameron Mitchell as Rurik / Helmut, Renato Terra as Hagen's henchman and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as King Arald, among 9 credited actors.
Does Knives of the Avenger have a post-credit scene?
No. Knives of the Avenger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Knives of the Avenger in?
The original language of Knives of the Avenger is Italian.
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