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Mask of the Avenger

In 1848, Captain Renato Dimorna sets out to fight for justice in the midst of European revolution, facing off against corrupt military governor Larocca and preventing an Austrian invasion.

In 1848, the Italian region of Casamare faces an Austrian invasion. Military Governor Larocca delivers a patriotic speech, but his trust is shattered when accused of treason by Count Dimorna. Larocca murders Dimorna, framing him for suicide, and seizes his estate. When Captain Renato Dimorna arrives, he's attacked by villagers, but Larocca saves him, intending to keep him prisoner. Renato, determined to clear his father's name, steals Monte Cristo's sword and becomes a masked avenger.

Info about Mask of the Avenger

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jun 27, 1951

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Drama, History, Romance