Attila (1955)
Directed by Pietro Francisci / William Witney
Genres - Action, Adventure, War |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature] |
Run Time - 87 min. |
Countries - Italy |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Matthew Tobey
Italian director Pietro Francisci directed this 1954 drama about the fifth-century invasion of Rome by Attila the Hun. Anthony Quinn stars as the legendary barbaric King of the Huns who wreaked havoc upon Rome, threatening to topple the entire empire. Sophia Loren costars as Honoria, the beautiful young woman whose help is enlisted by Pope Leo I and may be the only person who can end Attila's rampage. Also starring Henri Vidal and Irene Papas, Attila, il flagello di Dio was released in the United States as Attila.
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leader, military, army, brother, city, death, follower [adherent], history, killing, pillaging, Pope, rampage, Roman, soldier, storm
