Erik the Conqueror

aka Gli invasori; Fury of the Vikings; The Invaders

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He lusted for war and women!

Erik the Conqueror (1961) follows two Viking brothers separated in childhood—one raised in England, the other among Norse warriors—who later meet as enemies on the battlefield. As war, loyalty, and love intertwine, their conflict becomes a tragic struggle between blood and destiny. This historical adventure epic blends mythic grandeur and emotional intensity in a visually striking tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and heroic fate.

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Disc Extras
Arrow BD-ALL/US 2017
Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2007
Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas
Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas [New]
Gli Imitatori (The Imitators) - Video Essay by Michael Mackenzie (12:05)
Audio Interview with Actor Cameron Mitchell - Conducted by Tim Lucas (1989, 29:19)
Audio Interview with Actor Cameron Mitchell [Expanded] - Conducted by Tim Lucas (1989, 63:23)
Original Ending (1:23)
Stills Gallery (22 Images)
Biography: Director Mario Bava - Written by Richard Harland Smith (21 Screens)
German Theatrical Trailer (4:14)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:57)

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Arrow’s Blu-ray includes a 24-page booklet with writing by Kat Ellinger (“Swords and Sensationalism”).
  • Anchor Bay’s “The Mario Bava Collection” DVD includes a trailer for Black Sunday (1960).
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Editions
Arrow box art
Arrow BD 2017
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p23.976
      • 35.00 Mbps
      • 2.35:1
      • 1:30:08.361
      • 23.93 GiB
  • Audio
      • English LPCM 1.0
      • 48 kHz
      • 1152 kbps
      • 24-bit
      • Italian LPCM 1.0
      • 48 kHz
      • 1152 kbps
      • 24-bit
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • English SDH
Extras Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas Anchor Bay DVD
Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas [New] Arrow BD
Gli Imitatori (The Imitators) - Video Essay by Michael Mackenzie (12:05, 1080p) Arrow BD
Audio Interview with Actor Cameron Mitchell - Conducted by Tim Lucas (1989, 29:19) Anchor Bay DVD
Audio Interview with Actor Cameron Mitchell [Expanded] - Conducted by Tim Lucas (1989, 63:23) Arrow BD
Original Ending (1:23, 1080p) Arrow BD
Stills Gallery (22 Images) Anchor Bay DVD
Biography: Director Mario Bava - Written by Richard Harland Smith (21 Screens) Anchor Bay DVD
German Theatrical Trailer (4:14, 480i) Anchor Bay DVD
US Theatrical Trailer (1:57, 480i) Anchor Bay DVD

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