Attack of the Normans

In 11th-century Italy, a Norman adventurer named Robert helps the Duke of Benevento fight against Byzantine invaders. He also finds himself entangled in a love triangle with the Duke's daughter and a local woman. The film depicts the historical Norman conquest of Southern Italy, focusing on battles and political intrigue.

Attack of the Normans received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, low production values, and generic historical action. Audiences at the time were somewhat more forgiving, drawn to the sword-and-sandal genre, though it never achieved widespread acclaim.

• Praised for its historical setting and some action sequences, but often criticized for its weak script and acting.
• A typical example of the Italian historical epics of the era, offering adventure but lacking depth.
• Visually uninspired and predictable, failing to elevate the historical narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but typical comments suggest it's a watchable, albeit unremarkable, historical adventure that appeals to fans of the genre's older style.

The film is also known by its Italian title, 'La Gerusalemme liberata' (Jerusalem Delivered), though its plot loosely adapts events surrounding the Norman conquest of Southern Italy rather than the Crusades.