title: Attack of the Normans
text: # Attack of the Normans
  
  Attack of the Normans (Italian: I normanni) is a 1962 Italian film set in England in the early 9th century. Viking incursions play a central role in the plot; "Normans" in the title is used in its original continental sense, meaning Viking.
  
  This film was written by Nino Stresa and directed by Giuseppe Vari.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Cameron Mitchell as Wilfred, Duke of Saxony
  * Geneviève Grad as Svetania
  * Ettore Manni as Olivier D'Anglon
  * Philippe Hersent as James
  * Piero Lulli as Barton"
  * Paul Müller as Thomas
  * Franca Bettoia as Queen Patricia
  
  ## Release
  
  Attack of the Normans was released theatrically in Europe 19 October 1962. On its release in the United States in 1963, the film was cut to 79 minutes.
  
  