The Flame and the Arrow

US (1950): Adventure

Twelfth-century Lombardy lies under the iron heel of German overlord Count Ulrich 'The Hawk' (Frank Allenby), but in the mountains, guerillas yet resist. Five years before our story, Ulrich stole away the pretty wife of young archer Dardo (Burt Lancaster) who, cynical rather than embittered, still has little interest in joining the rebels. But this changes when his son, too, is taken from him. The rest is lighthearted swashbuckling, plus romantic interludes with lovely hostage Anne (Virginia Mayo). Jacques Tourneur directs the screenplay by Waldo Salt and a cast that also includes Aline MacMahon and Nick Cravat. (Warner Bros.) (IMDb)

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2 nominations