Hearts and Armour

Hearts and Armour

The Middle Ages... A time of magic and mystery... of heroes and villains... of love and death... of hearts and armour.

R 1983 · 98 min · ★ 5.3 · Fantasy, Adventure, Action

Love blossoms between crusader Bradamante—a woman knight wearing an invincible suit of armor—and Moorish prince Ruggero. But a sorceress predicts to Bradamante her beloved will die in battle at the hand of fellow Christian paladin Rolando, whom in turn is in love with Isabella, Ruggero's sister.

Directed by Giacomo Battiato · Written by Giacomo Battiato

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