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ACTION . 1961 . 1h 23m . 5.7/10

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"The Tartars Vs. The Vikings!"

The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.

Starring Victor Mature, Orson Welles, Liana Orfei
5.7/10
Rating
1h 23m
Runtime
1961
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Tartars Vs. The Vikings!

The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.

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Cast
Victor Mature stars as Oleg in The Tartars.
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Year context
The Tartars was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompan...
The Tartars is a Action, Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 23m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Country
Italy, YU
Rating
5.7/10 (12 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Tartars about?
The Tartars and the Vikings maintain a fragile peace in the harsh landscape of the Russian Steppe. When the leader of the Vikings, Oleg, declines to accompany the Tartars on a campaign against the Slavs, there is an explosion of violence. After Oleg kills the Tartar leader and kidnaps his daughter, the dead man's brother, Burandai, retaliates by holding Oleg's wife, Helga, hostage. The stalemate can be resolved only on the battlefield.
How long is The Tartars?
The Tartars has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in The Tartars?
The cast of The Tartars includes Victor Mature, Orson Welles, Liana Orfei, Arnoldo Foà, Luciano Marin.
What is the rating of The Tartars?
The Tartars has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

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Action Adventure Drama
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