Knight of 100 Faces
Knight of 100 Faces

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Knight of 100 Faces

1960
Movie
95 min
Italian

Two knights, the honorful Riccardo and the sinister Fosco, are rivalling for damsel Zuela.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Piero PierottiGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a time of ancient mystery and intrigue, a young nobleman takes on the guise of the enigmatic "Knight of 100 Faces" to combat injustice and corruption. He navigates treacherous political landscapes and faces formidable adversaries, all while concealing his true identity. His quest is to protect the innocent and restore honor to a kingdom threatened by dark forces.

Critical Reception

This Italian adventure film, while not a major critical success, offered audiences a swashbuckling fantasy with a mysterious hero. It was generally seen as a typical example of its genre from the era, providing escapist entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers exciting adventure sequences typical of its genre.

  • The masked hero concept provides an element of mystery.

  • A straightforward fantasy plot with predictable twists.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Italian peplum (sword-and-sandal) films that were popular in the early 1960s, often featuring muscle-bound heroes in mythical or historical settings.

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