Attack of the Normans

Attack of the Normans (Italian: I normanni) is a 1962 Italian film set in England in the early 9th century. Viking incursions play a central role in the plot; "Normans" in the title is used in its original continental sense, meaning Viking.

Attack of the Normans
Directed by	Giuseppe Vari
Screenplay by	Nino Stresa[1]
Starring	Cameron Mitchell Geneviève Grad Ettore Manni Philippe Hersent
Cinematography	Marco Scarpelli Vittorio Storaro[1]
Production companies	Galatea Film Lyre Film[1]
Release date	19 October 1962 (1962-10-19) (Europe)
Running time	89 minutes
Countries	Italy France[1]

This film was written by Nino Stresa and directed by Giuseppe Vari.^[2][3]

Cast

• Cameron Mitchell as Wilfred, Duke of Saxony
• Geneviève Grad as Svetania
• Ettore Manni as Olivier D'Anglon
• Philippe Hersent as James
• Piero Lulli as Barton"
• Paul Müller as Thomas
• Franca Bettoia as Queen Patricia

Release

Attack of the Normans was released theatrically in Europe 19 October 1962.^[1] On its release in the United States in 1963, the film was cut to 79 minutes.^[1]

See also

• List of historical drama films