The Revenge of Ivanhoe

The Revenge of Ivanhoe

Year: 1965

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Tanio Boccia

Adventure

Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to free the Saxons from oppression in 12th century England. He claims the hand of a beautiful lady and fights to rescue her from danger.

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Timeline & Setting – The Revenge of Ivanhoe (1965)

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Time period

Late 12th to early 13th century

The action is set during the era of King John, a time of feudal power struggles and shifting loyalties. Knights, nobles, and common folk navigate a brittle social order where weddings, trials, and skirmishes drive the plot. The narrative culminates with a proclamation that signals the waning of feudal privilege.

Location

Medieval England, Hastings, Wessex, Castle, Village, Outlaw Camp

The story unfolds across feudal England, spanning castles, villages, and forest hideouts. Hastings and nearby regions serve as the political backbone where nobles scheme over dowries and marriages. The outlaw camp and the castle show the clash between rebellion and authority in a landscape shaped by knights, peasants, and secret passages.

🏰 Medieval 🗺️ Historical

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Main Characters – The Revenge of Ivanhoe (1965)

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Ivanhoe – Rik Van Nutter

A valiant knight who resurfaces in disguise to aid Rowena and thwart Cedric’s schemes. He navigates loyalty to his betrothed and to his own code of honor, often risking his safety for the greater good. His quick wits and martial skill help turn the tide in crucial confrontations, including the trial and the castle assault.

🗡️ Knight 🛡️ Hero 💙 Love

Rowena – Gilda Lousek

A noblewoman caught in a web of political pressure and personal longing. She asserts her right to defense by a champion and becomes a focal point of the dowry-driven scheme. Her resolve and wit sustain the plot through trials, deception, and romance.

👑 Noble 🗡️ Defiance 💞 Love

Cedric of Hastings – Duilio Marzio

A powerful, dowry-driven noble whose plans hinge on marrying Rowena to gain wealth and influence. He orchestrates the political gambits that push the narrative forward, showing ruthlessness in pursuing his ends. His eventual fate underscores the danger of mercenary ambitions.

🏰 Power 💰 Dowry 🗡️ Ruthlessness

Bertrand of Hastings – Andrea Aureli

The champion chosen to confront Rowena’s would-be defender, embodying chivalric pride and aristocratic combat. His duel with Ivanhoe tests honor and mercy, ultimately showing that true prowess can coexist with mercy. His confrontation catalyzes the revelation of secret identities.

⚔️ Duel 🏰 Nobility 🗡️ Pride

Ethelbald – Etimbaldo – Furio Meniconi

A trusted ally of the outlaws who guides Ivanhoe to the rebel camp. Loyal to the cause, he becomes a key link between the hidden rebels and the castle’s looming threat. His fate hangs on misperception and betrayal within the castle walls.

🗡️ Outlaw Ally 🛡️ Loyalty 🌲 Forest Friend

Wilfred Cox

A schemer who lies under oath and manipulates the course of events to serve personal or political ends. His duplicity exposes how truth can be corrupted within the legal and political system, driving the plot toward conflict and rescue.

🗡️ Betrayal ⚖️ Deception 🕵️ Manipulation

Arthur

Rowena’s brother, central to the plot’s drive to rescue and prove Rowena’s innocence. He informs Ivanhoe of Rowena’s captivity and participates in the plans to breach the castle’s defenses.

👤 Brother 🗡️ Courage 🕊️ Hope

Brian Godwald

The intended husband for Rowena who is drawn into the political maneuvering around the marriage. He is captured by the outlaws and later swayed by Ivanhoe to reconsider the wedding, playing a crucial role in unmasking coercive power plays.

💍 Dowry 🛡️ Honor ⚔️ Rebellion

Lockheel – Glauco Onorato

Leader of the Saxon outlaws who challenge Cedric’s order and rally the villagers. His camp becomes a pivotal stage for planning the counterattack against the castle and restoring balance to the realm.

🗡️ Outlaw Leader 🛡️ Rebellion

Arthur (now identified as a separate entry for clarity)

Note: Arthur is included to reflect his role in informing Ivanhoe about Rowena’s captivity and participating in the broader rescue effort.

👤 Brother 🗡️ Courage

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Major Themes – The Revenge of Ivanhoe (1965)

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🕵️ Identity

Disguise and secrecy drive the plot as Ivanhoe hides his true identity to serve justice and rescue. The characters frequently conceal motives, forging alliances based on trust rather than name or lineage. This tension between who a person appears to be and who they truly are propels the action and moral choices.

🛡️ Betrayal

Betrayal threads through political scheming and personal loyalty, from Cox’s deceit at the trial to Cedric’s manipulation of Rowena’s future. Trust is fragile in a world where marriages are used as bargaining tools and allies switch sides. The sense of betrayal intensifies the cost of loyalty and courage.

⚖️ Rebellion

Outlaws and villagers unite against a corrupt inclination of feudal power, culminating in a siege that overturns the castle’s defenses. The narrative frames justice as a collective effort rather than a lone act, highlighting the villagers' courage and strategic alliance with the outlaw camp. The ending implies a broader reform of the social order.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:05

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