Ursus in the Valley of the Lions (1961)
Bodybuilder Ed Fury stars as the legendary Ursus in this above-average sword-and-sandal adventure from veteran director Carlo Campogalliani. The plot concerns Ursus' attempts to rescue his kidnapped fiancee, aided by a pretty blind slave girl. Now an evil queen, Ursus' former love throws him into a gladiatorial arena with a bull, which manages to smack the slave girl in the head and restore her eyesight before Ursus defeats it and his enemies. The bullfight is particularly well-staged, and this exciting spectacle may be the highlight of Fury's erratic screen career. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 21, 1961
Cast
- Ed Fury - Ursus
- Moira Orfei - Attea
- Alberto Lupo - Ayak
- Giacomo Furia - Simud
- María Luisa Merlo - Ania
- Michele Malaspina - re Anurio
- Mariangela Giordano - Annia
- Gérard Herter - Lothar
- Elena Forte
- Andrea Scotti
Screenplay
- Giuseppe Mangione (Story)
- Sandro Continenza (Screenplay)
- Giuseppe Mangione (Screenplay)
Music: Riz Ortolani
Cinematography: Tino Santoni
Editing: Renato Cinquini
Production: Cine Italia Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ursus in the Valley of the Lions about?
- Bodybuilder Ed Fury stars as the legendary Ursus in this above-average sword-and-sandal adventure from veteran director Carlo Campogalliani. The plot concerns Ursus' attempts to rescue his kidnapped fiancee, aided by a pretty blind slave girl. Now an evil queen, Ursus' former love throws him into a gladiatorial arena with a bull, which manages to smack the slave girl in the head and restore her eyesight before Ursus defeats it and his enemies. The bullfight is particularly well-staged, and this exciting spectacle may be the highlight of Fury's erratic screen career. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Who directed Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
- Ursus in the Valley of the Lions was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.
- Who stars in Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
- Ursus in the Valley of the Lions stars Ed Fury, Moira Orfei, Alberto Lupo, Giacomo Furia, María Luisa Merlo, Michele Malaspina.
- How long is Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
- Ursus in the Valley of the Lions has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
- Ursus in the Valley of the Lions is a Adventure, Fantasy film.
- Where was Ursus in the Valley of the Lions produced?
- Ursus in the Valley of the Lions was produced in Italy.