The Vengeance of Ursus

The Vengeance of Ursus

Year: 1961

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Luigi Capuano

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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.

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Timeline & Setting – The Vengeance of Ursus (1961)

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Time period

Medieval fantasy era

The story unfolds in a mythic, sword-and-sandal world echoing medieval politics, where royal marriages, assassinations, and public spectacles shape fate. Armies clash and court intrigue governs daily life, creating a setting ripe for heroism and treachery alike. This era blends chivalric codes with ruthless manipulation, driving Ursus's journey from warrior to symbol of resistance.

Location

Zagro's Kingdom, Alteo's Kingdom, Slave Camp, Arena

The film unfolds across two rival kingdoms ruled by King Zagro and King Alteo, with ornate courts and political machinations at their core. Some scenes shift to Zagro's slave camp, where Ursus is imprisoned, highlighting the harsh conditions of the regime. A brutal arena serves as a public stage for trials and displays of strength, underscoring the clash between tyranny and rebellion in a mythic landscape.

🏰 Zagro's Kingdom 🏰 Alteo's Kingdom 🏟️ Arena 🏚️ Slave Camp

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Main Characters – The Vengeance of Ursus (1961)

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Ursus (Samson Burke)

A mighty warrior who has retired to farm life after years in Alteo's army. When he learns of Zagro's plot, he risks everything to warn Alteo and protect his brother. He is captured and forced into a slave camp, where his strength and resolve remain unbroken as he plans a later escape.

🛡️ Protector 💪 Strength 🗡️ Loyalty

King Zagro (Livio Lorenzon)

A ruthless ruler who seeks to extend his power through a political marriage and a calculated murder. He wields manipulation and fear to keep Alteo's kingdom under his influence, while using Licurgo to shape events to his advantage. His thirst for control drives the central conflict of the story.

👑 Tyrant ⚔️ Strategist 🗡️ Ruthless

Princess Sira (Wandisa Guida)

Daughter of Alteo, she travels to Zagro's realm to marry, only to discover Zagro's deadly plan. She embodies resilience and political savvy, ultimately shaping the future of both kingdoms after Zagro's downfall.

👑 Heir 🧭 Diplomat

King Alteo (Nerio Bernardi)

A wise ruler who must navigate wariness and suspicion as he faces Ursus's warnings. He weighs loyalties and threats while striving to protect his people and maintain balance between allies and rivals.

👑 King 🛡️ Guardian

Licurgo (Gianni Rizzo)

The king's cunning advisor who uses his influence to sow doubt about Ursus's warning. He engineers suspicion and tries to manipulate outcomes to keep himself in power, becoming a pivotal antagonist.

🧭 Advisor 🗡️ Manipulator

Dario (Roberto Chevalier)

Ursus's younger brother who is captured by Zagro and used as leverage to force Ursus's surrender. His safety motivates Ursus's choices and adds personal stakes to the political conflict.

👦 Brother 🛡️ Loyal

Afro (Attilio Dottesio)

Zagro's servant in Zagro's court, involved in the inner circle that supports the tyrant's schemes. His role underscores the reach of Zagro's influence into the inner circle.

🕴️ Servant 🗺️ Court politics

Captain of the Guard (Franco Fantasia)

Zagro's captain who enforces the king's will and participates in the suppression of dissent. He represents the militarized side of Zagro's regime and its readiness to crush rebellion.

🗡️ Enforcer 🛡️ Loyalty

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Major Themes – The Vengeance of Ursus (1961)

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👑 Power

Tyrannical ambition drives Zagro to manipulate allies, stage assassinations, and control succession. Licurgo's schemes show how politics can hinge on a single trusted advisor's words. The film examines how power can corrupt both ruler and court, and how strength might not guarantee justice. The rise and fall of rulers reveal how legitimacy is earned or erased by the populace.

🗡️ Betrayal

The plot hinges on deception: an assassination, false accusations, and a scheme to frame Ursus. Characters doubt each other as loyalty is tested by fear and ambition. Betrayal reveals who can be trusted when survival is at stake. The arena tests and public trials amplify the theme of betrayal in front of the masses.

🛡️ Freedom

Ursus's endurance becomes a symbol of resistance against tyranny. The people rise in support as Zagro's plots unravel, culminating in liberation from oppression. Sira's ascent to the throne marks a turning point where justice and autonomy reclaim the kingdoms. The story celebrates courage, unity, and the reclaiming of power by the rightful rulers.

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