Attack of the Moors
Attack of the Moors

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Attack of the Moors

1959
Movie
80 min
Italian

Rik Battaglia is sent by the king of France to the border with Spain, where the heirs to the throne are staying in a castle-fortress. The Spaniards and Arabs struggle to control the border, while the Moorish Princess (Chelo Alonso) discovers she is not who she thought she was.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Frank LloydGenres: Adventure, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In 10th century Cordoba, Spain, the Moorish caliphate is at its zenith. The ruthless vizier Almanzor seeks to expand his empire and control. He manipulates the young caliph and plots against noblemen, including Count Sancho, who defends his Christian lands. Amidst political intrigue and battles, the beautiful Fatima becomes a pawn in these power struggles, caught between her love for a Christian knight and her duty to her people.

Critical Reception

Attack of the Moors, also known as "The Queen of the Nabataeans" or "Petra", received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often pointed to its convoluted plot and historical inaccuracies, although some acknowledged its impressive (for the time) scope and set design.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scale and visual elements.

  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and historical liberties.

  • Considered an uneven but somewhat engaging historical epic.

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

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, utilizing large sets and hundreds of extras to depict the historical grandeur of Cordoba and its surrounding territories.

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