The Mighty Anselmo and His Squire

The Mighty Anselmo and His Squire

1972 · ★ 5.1 · Comedy

After having challenged the German Ottone to single combat for the hand of Leonza, the bishop's niece, the valiant knight Anselmo da Montebello, leaves for Rome where he must deliver a precious relic to the Pope and obtain a sum of twenty-thousand crowns in order to participate in the third crusade in the Holy Land. He is accompanied by Gian Puccio, his sluggish squire, drawn by the money and by the charm of ... Leonzia.

Directed by Bruno Corbucci · Written by Castellano

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