(1960) English title: Knights of the Teutonic Order; Black cross
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Description
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A historic epic set in 15th-century Poland, during the time of the Teutonic invasion. Danusia, daughter of warrior Jurandt, is in love with firebrand Zbyszko. Zbyszko has sworn to avenge the death of Danusia’s mother at the hands of the invaders. When he is captured by the Teutonic hordes, it is Danusia who comes to his rescue. Shortly thereafter, Danusia and Jurandt are captured and tortured. Zbyszko embarks upon a long odyssey to rescue his beloved, but by the time he finds her, she has been driven insane.
