Mask of the Avenger is a 1951 American historical adventure film directed by Phil Karlson starring John Derek, Anthony Quinn and Jody Lawrance.
Derek portrays Renatu Dimorna, the son of an Italian aristocrat, who vows revenge after his father is murdered during the European political upheaval of 1848.
Plot
Cast
- John Derek as Capt. Renato Dimorna
- Anthony Quinn as Viovanni Larocca
- Jody Lawrance as Maria d'Orsini
- Arnold Moss as Colardi
- Eugene Iglesias as Rollo D'Anterras
- Dickie Leroy as Jacopo (as Dickie LeRoy)
- Harry Cording as Zio
- Ian Wolfe as Signor Donner
Reception
The film was one of several swashbucklers Derek made for Columbia. Filmink argued he was outshone by Anthony Quinn.
References
External links
- Mask of the Avenger at IMDb
- Mask of the Avenger at the TCM Movie Database
