The Vengeance of Ursus (1961): Cast & Plot
The Vengeance of Ursus is a 1961 adventure drama directed by Luigi Capuano, starring Samson Burke as Ursus, Livio Lorenzon and Wandisa Guida. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Luigi Capuano
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Splendor Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vengeance of Ursus About?
The premise of The Vengeance of Ursus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
King Zagro covets Princess Sira, plotting to marry her and annex her kingdom. After he kidnaps her, Ursus abandons his humble farm to rescue the princess. Determined to defeat Zagro, Ursus not only saves Sira but also rallies the people, sparking a revolt to overthrow the tyrant.
The Vengeance of Ursus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- camp
- brother brother relationship
- sibling relationship
- vindication
- muscular physique
- tavern brawl
- cousin cousin relationship
- big hair
- female female relationship
- feats of strength
- one against many
- assassination
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- ex lover ex lover relationship
- king
- princess
- evil king
- horse drawn plow
- peplum
- litter
- bare chested male bondage
- bare chested male
- murder
- evil man
- wine
- ward
- traitor
- tavern
- sword fighting
- swimming
- super strength
- secret conspirator
- rebel
- overhearing a conversation
- muscleman
- mask
- lance
- kid brother
- juggler
- horseback riding
- fake marriage
- elephant
- drugged
- bow and arrow
- battle
- barge
- bandit
- astrologer
- army
- whipping
- trial of strength
The Vengeance of Ursus Cast & Characters
Samson Burke leads the cast as Ursus, with Livio Lorenzon as King Zagro and Wandisa Guida as Sira. Directed by Luigi Capuano; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Capuano
- Samson Burke as Ursus
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Livio Lorenzon as King Zagro - Wandisa Guida as Sira
- Nerio Bernardi as King Alteo
Also Starring in The Vengeance of Ursus
· 12 more- Roberto Chevalier Dario
- Andrea Costa
- Gianni Rizzo Licurgo
- Franco Fantasia Captain of the Guard
- Attilio Dottesio Afro, Zagro's Servant
- Ignazio Balsamo Andros
- Gina Rovere Lidia
- Ugo Sasso
- Amedeo Trilli
- Nadia Sanders Sabra
- Fedele Gentile
- Carlo Latimer
More from Luigi Capuano
More films directed by Luigi Capuano: Zorro, Rider of Vengeance, Blood Calls to Blood, Kidnapped to Mystery Island and Return of Sandokan.
The Vengeance of Ursus Plot Summary
What happens in The Vengeance of Ursus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
King Zagro, Livio Lorenzon, seeks to cement his power by proposing a marriage between his daughter, Princess Sira, Wandisa Guida, and King Alteo. This union would bind their two realms and secure Zagro’s dominance. The mighty warrior Ursus, Samson Burke, who long fought in Alteo’s army, has retired to a quiet farm with his little brother Dario, Andrea Costa. Ursus had once asked Alteo for Sira’s hand, but the king refused because Ursus was not of noble birth.
Full summary
The whole story of The Vengeance of Ursus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Vengeance of Ursus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which king proposes a marriage to secure his dominance over two realms?
The Vengeance of Ursus Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Revenge of Ursus” and “Herkules, der Held von Karthago”.
- Also known as
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- Revenge of Ursus
- Herkules, der Held von Karthago
- La Vengeance d'Ursus
- La venganza de Ursus
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The Vengeance of Ursus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Vengeance of Ursus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vengeance of Ursus?
The Vengeance of Ursus runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Vengeance of Ursus released?
The Vengeance of Ursus was released on December 7, 1961.
Who directed The Vengeance of Ursus?
The Vengeance of Ursus was directed by Luigi Capuano.
More films by Luigi Capuano Who is in the cast of The Vengeance of Ursus?
The Vengeance of Ursus stars Samson Burke as Ursus, Livio Lorenzon as King Zagro and Wandisa Guida as Sira, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Vengeance of Ursus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vengeance of Ursus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Vengeance of Ursus in?
The original language of The Vengeance of Ursus is Italian.
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