Ursus in the Valley of the Lions
Ursus nella valle dei leoni
Synopsis
Bodybuilder Ed Fury stars as the legendary Ursus in this above-average sword-and-sandal adventure from veteran director Carlo Campogalliani. The plot concerns Ursus' attempts to rescue his kidnapped fiancee, aided by a pretty blind slave girl. Now an evil queen, Ursus' former love throws him into a gladiatorial arena with a bull, which manages to smack the slave girl in the head and restore her eyesight before Ursus defeats it and his enemies. The bullfight is particularly well-staged, and this exciting spectacle may be the highlight of Fury's erratic screen career. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandro Continenza, Giuseppe Mangione
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Ursus nella valle dei leoni
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cine Italia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Sandro Continenza, Giuseppe Mangione
Riz Ortolani
Tino Santoni
Renato Cinquini
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Director
Renato Cinquini
Editor
Tino Santoni
Director of Photography
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Romano Paxuell Berti
Production Design
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Costume Design
Sandro Continenza
Screenplay
Giuseppe Mangione
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Ursus in the Valley of the Lions about?
Bodybuilder Ed Fury stars as the legendary Ursus in this above-average sword-and-sandal adventure from veteran director Carlo Campogalliani. The plot concerns Ursus' attempts to rescue his kidnapped fiancee, aided by a pretty blind slave girl. Now an evil queen, Ursus' former love throws him into a gladiatorial arena with a bull, which manages to smack the slave girl in the head and restore her eyesight before Ursus defeats it and his enemies. The bullfight is particularly well-staged, and this exciting spectacle may be the highlight of Fury's erratic screen career. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
Who directed Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
Ursus in the Valley of the Lions was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.
Who stars in Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
The principal cast of Ursus in the Valley of the Lions includes Ed Fury, Moira Orfei, Alberto Lupo, Giacomo Furia, María Luisa Merlo.
When was Ursus in the Valley of the Lions released and how long is it?
Ursus in the Valley of the Lions was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ursus in the Valley of the Lions was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ursus in the Valley of the Lions?
Ursus in the Valley of the Lions holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).