Leofwine_draca Shot on location in Singapore, this sequel to SANDOKAN THE GREAT sees both director Umberto Lenzi and star Steve Reeves returning to offer up more of the same, an action-adventure movie which basically jumps from one escape/attack to the next (with a smattering of romance) and is fairly entertaining in an old-fashioned sense. The film is ever moving forward with plot intrigue, and the battles take place in varied locations, like at sea, in enemy prison camps, and the like. Heck, even the same machine gun as in the first film is brought back, this time at in a mine prison camp, where Reeves rides a cart through the tunnels whilst gunning down dozens of the enemy soldiers - a very cool sequence.Visually, the film is picturesque throughout, and it's so close to the feel of the first movie that even some of the minor niggles are the same - for instance, Lenzi shoots at least one of his major battles in the dark, which is again frustrating because you have no idea what exactly is going on. Reeves puts in another assured performance as Sandokan, and has some fun fight sequences, including a brutal one-on-one with a fellow prisoner. Also returning from the first film are Dakkar, who thankfully has a greater role this time around, and a brief turn from Wilbert Bradley, who bizarrely died in the first film but returns as an ally here - I guess Lenzi's acting pool wasn't too large at the time this was made.Highlights include a scene in which a prisoner is about to be sacrificed to a crocodile, Reeves' aforementioned "machine gun ride", an attack by bloodthirsty natives (I'm suspicious that stock footage was used here though), and the large-scale battle that acts as the movie's finale. As fine a slice of old-fashioned escapism as you could wish for, and refreshingly serious throughout.

ma-cortes "Sandokan : Pirate of Malaysia¨ (1964) was decently directed by Umberto Lenzi with an European cast and it contains rousing action , romantic adventure , mayhem and a fine cast doing a fine job . In the further story of ¨Sandokan the Great¨ , our hero pirate saves the damsel in distress and fights an evil Brit imperialist . Filmed in Singapore and Greece ; it tells the tale of Sandokan who is a Malaysian rebel who, with a group of renegades , goes up against a British General called Lord Brook . As Sandokan teams up with a bunch of pirates to even the score with a nasty governor during the 1800 . Exciting story of love and adventure , the complete romance and the exotic events about the famous hero Sandokan (Steve Reeves) based on novels by Emilio Salgari . The Prince Sarawah's kingdom is invaded by troops commanded by Lord Brook from Bombay . Princess Hada Jacqueline Sassard) is abducted and held captive , whose father named Muda Hassin (Giuseppe Addobbati) has been taken prisoner and locked in a monastery located on high mountains . Sandokan , lord of Malaysia , sets out in pursuit enemies and rescue his lover accompanied by his European friend Yañez (Andrea Bosic) , Durango (Nazzareno Zamperla) and Tremal-Naïk (Mimmo Palmara) . Sandokan posing as Raja of Samamutra infiltrates into governor palace but he is betrayed and discovered . Along the way Sandokan takes on several dangers and finally a spectacular battle against Lord Brook (Leo Anchóriz) and his hoodlums who are trying to force the Prince to resign .This is an entertaining oriental movie , full of action, thrills , double-crosses and of course , a lot of duels and fights . Being a so-so European co-production among several countries such as Italy, France , Spain and West Germany . It is a grade-B flick with noisy adventure , emotion , slavery , breathtaking ship attacks , machine gun provoking a lot of deaths , and many other things . Decent production by Solly V. Bianco with adequate Steve Reeves as Sandokan , and Jacqueline Sassard as Princess Hada . The flick packs enjoyable as well as exotic atmosphere , luxurious gowns , evocative sets , alright cinematography and powerful score . Lots of intrigue , treason , luxurious scenarios , twists and turns . Sympathetic performances by main star cast such as Steve Reeves in one his last films of his fruitful career , gorgeous Jacqueline Sassard and agreeable secondary cast ; as the marvelous main actors are completed by a stellar cast full of veteran Italian players as Mimmo Palmara as Tremal-Naïk , Andrea Bosic as Yanez , George Wang as Sho , Franco Balducci as Sambigliong , Nando Gazzolo as Lt. Clintock , Nazzareno Zamperla as Durango and Spanish players as Jose Torres and special mention Leo Anchóriz as Lord Brook . Splendid color from 16 mm , including appropriate cinematography by Federico G. Larraya and Angelo Lotti . Being shot on location in Singapore and mountains of Meteora in Greece . Imaginative as well as thrilling soundtrack by Giovanni Fusco in oriental style . This was the second part in Steve Reeves/Lenzi Sandokan saga ; the first was "Sandokan, La Tigre di Mompracen¨ or "Sandokan the Great" (1963) with Steve Reeves as Sandokan, Geneviève Grad as Mary Ann and Andrea Bosic as Yanez . The motion picture was professionally directed by Umberto Lenzi . This one was a popular film by that time , getting big success at European Box office . Other pictures about this fictitious personage are the followings : ¨Sandokan against Leopard of Sarawak" (1964) by Luigi Capuano with Ray Danton , Franca Bettoia , Mario Petri , Guy Madison , Alberto Farnese ; its sequel ¨Sandokan Fights Back¨(1964) with same players ; "Le Tigri Di Mompracem" (1970) by Mario Sequi with Ivan Rassimov as Sandokan , Claudia Gravy , Andrea Bosic , Luis Dávila , José Torres . And TV ¨Sandokan¨ (vey popular series of the 70s) with Kabir Bedi , Philippe Leroy and Adolfo Celi . And finally "The return of Sandokán" (1996) , ¨Il Figlio Di Sandokan" (1998) , TV series played by Kabir Bedi and directed by Enzo G Castellari .

ebiros2 Steve Reeves stars for the second time as Sandokan a pirate who's proving ground is the South China seas.A superb drama filled with action and adventure. The filming seems have taken place in Malaysia and the sceneries are beautiful. This movie about a 19th century adventurer is refreshing in its lack of high tech gadgets or CG based special effects. All the actors are beautiful, and they engage in some of the best action scenes made for movies.One thing I'm curious is where they've filmed the final battle sequence. It looks awfully like the monastery that appeared in James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.Very good action adventure, that is a treat to watch.

B. Simmons This is a wonderful film! Shot on location in Singapore, it is the story of a Malaysian rebel, Sandokan, who, with his group of fanatic renegades, tries to thwart an evil British general from forcing the good king Hassim to resign in favor of the Imperial crown. I enjoyed this film quite a bit. The cinematography is lush, and the sets lavish. In one of my favorite scenes, a gang of rebels is attacked by bloodthirsty natives! Another scene finds a captive about to be fed to a hungry alligator. If you enjoy high-end historical adventure romances, this should whet your palate.