Ursus (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Ursus is an adventure film directed by Carlo Campogalliani, running about 90 minutes. “Hercules... Atlas... Goliath... Mighty Ursus towers above them all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ursus returns from war to find his fiancée, Attea, has been kidnapped by a mysterious sect which sacrifices virgins to its patron goddess. Ursus faces much treachery and is forced to display much courage and strength as he and the blind girl Doreide embark upon a quest to retrieve Attea.
Who’s in it. Ursus stars Ed Fury as Ursus, Cristina Gaïoni as Magali, Moira Orfei as Attea and Mario Scaccia as Kymos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ursus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ursus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ursus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ursus (1961)?
- In CA, Ursus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ursus worth watching?
- Ursus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ursus?
- Ursus stars Ed Fury, Cristina Gaïoni, Moira Orfei, Mario Scaccia and María Luisa Merlo.
- When was Ursus released?
- Ursus was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.