Erik the Conqueror
Erik the Conqueror Italian title Gli Invasori The Invaders also released as Fury of the Vikings is an epic 1961 Italian actionadventure film directed by Mario Bava and starring George Ardisson and Cameron Mitchell as longlost Viking brothers in the 9th century, one of whom is raised in England, the other in Scandinavia. They finally meet after almostyears, as rivals on opposite sides of an EnglishViking war. It is a loose remake of the American film The Vikings.
Later, King Loter arrives on the scene, where he threatens to strip Rutford of his title. Rutford retaliates by having his assassin kill Loter with an arrow. Loters wife, Queen Alice Franoise Christophe, wanders away. She finds Erik hiding on the beach. The queen decides to raise Erik as her own son.20 years later, the Vikings once again wage war against England. The adult Eron Cameron Mitchell , has fallen in love with a vestal virgin named Daya Ellen Kessler, the identical twin sister of the vestal Rama Alice Kessler. They hide their love out of fear of being executed. Eron tells Daya that a king is permitted to marry a vestal. Viking leader King Olaf JeanJacques Delbo makes a pact with the kingdoms of Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to invade England once again. Due to his age, Olaf appoints a younger to lead the attack. Olaf chooses Eron but his choice is contested by Garian Joe Robinson. Garian wishes to be elected leader, and a vote by 100 warriors is taken. Olaf declares that they will have to fight to the death. Eron is victorious but refuses to kill his opponent, asking Garian to serve as his righthand man. ........
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