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
Practical Effects
That bullfight staging is genuinely impressive practical stunt work.
Costume
Evil queen Attea's wardrobe commits to every bit of camp.
Director
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ed Fury was a genuine bodybuilder who competed in Mr. America and Mr. Universe before Hollywood came calling. This was his third and final Ursus film.
The 'peplum' craze of 1958-1965 flooded cinemas with cheap Italian muscleman epics, directly inspiring future franchises like Conan and Xena: Warrior Princess.
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