The Tartars
I tartari
“The Tartars Vs. The Vikings!”
Synopsis
The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.
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The Tartars (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabatino Ciuffini, Julian De Kassel, Gaio Fratini, Oreste Palella, Domenico Salvati, Ambrogio Molteni
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- I tartari
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, Dubrava film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Sabatino Ciuffini, Julian De Kassel, Gaio Fratini, Oreste Palella, Domenico Salvati, Ambrogio Molteni
Renzo Rossellini
Amerigo Gengarelli
Maurizio Lucidi
Riccardo Gualino
Department Leadership Roster
Sabatino Ciuffini
Screenplay
Richard Thorpe
Director
Julian De Kassel
Screenplay
Gaio Fratini
Screenplay
Oreste Palella
Screenplay
Domenico Salvati
Screenplay
Ambrogio Molteni
Screenplay
Giovanna Natili
Costume Design
Amerigo Gengarelli
Director of Photography
Oscar D'Amico
Production Design
Maurizio Lucidi
Editor
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Riccardo Gualino
Producer
Pasquale Dal Pino
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tartars
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What is The Tartars about?
The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.
Who directed The Tartars?
The Tartars was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Tartars?
The principal cast of The Tartars includes Victor Mature, Orson Welles, Liana Orfei, Arnoldo Foà, Luciano Marin.
When was The Tartars released and how long is it?
The Tartars was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tartars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tartars was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tartars?
The Tartars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).