A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia, a province in the south of Italy. They elect a shaggy knight, Brancaleone from Norcia, as their leader, and decide to get possession of this supposedly wealthy land. Many adventures will occurr during the journey.

Directed by

Mario Monicelli

Written by

Mario Monicelli, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci

Genres

Comedy, Adventure

Released

April 7, 1966

Runtime

2h 0m

Status

Released

Original title

L'armata Brancaleone

Language

Italian

Countries

France, Italy

Studios

Fair Film, Les Films Marceau

Box office

$1,314,230