The Flame and the Arrow (1950)

Twelfth-century Lombardy lies under the iron heel of German overlord Count Ulrich 'The Hawk', but in the mountains, guerillas yet resist. Five years before our story, Ulrich stole away the pretty wife of young archer Dardo 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.

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Stars: Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo and Robert Douglas
Production land: USA
Premiere Date: 9 July 1950 USA
IMDb - 7.0 (1231 votes)