In the Shadow of the Eagles

1966, 1h 34min -

After the death of Octavian, the rebel populations of Illyria and Pannonia pose a grave threat to the Roman Empire. Tribune Marcus Ventidius is sent to subdue the uprising and, after a bitter battle, captures Pannonian chief Magdus together with a number of women hostages. These include Magdus's own daughter Helen, betrothed to cruel Illyrian warrior Batone who has killed many Romans. Julia, daughter of the Roman governor Messala, is in love with Tribune Marcus and, jealous of his sympathy for the barbarian girl, plots an escape by Helen and her father. Pursuing the fugitives, Marcus crosses a mountain pass where Batone has laid a trap. Show more

"In the Shadow of the Eagles" — movie produced in Italy, Germany and Yugoslavia and released in 1966. It has a mediocre rating on IMDb: 5.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 34min. "In the Shadow of the Eagles" is currently available for rent and to buy on Amazon Store and to stream on Amazon Prime ⎥ Freevee. Click on a playlink to watch it now!