It's early 16th century. The Ottoman Empire is spreading across the world. On the frontiers of Poland, they are threatening to conquer the Steppes. After defeating the Turks, the Poles turn on their allies, the Cossacks. Cossack colonel Taras Bulba (Yul Brynner) vows revenge on the Poles no matter how long it takes. Years later, he sends his sons, Andrei (Tony Curtis) and Ostap, to study in Kiev under the Poles so that they could finally beat them in battle. Andrei falls for governor's daughter Natalia Dubrov.
I like Yul Brynner in this. He's good at this type of character. On the other hand, Tony Curtis may be doing his role correctly but I don't like it. It feels overwrought and not in a good way like Brynner. I like the movie more whenever Brynner is involved. Also, it has lots of horses and some good action. It's an adaptation of a celebrated fictional novel and a so-so movie.
I like Yul Brynner in this. He's good at this type of character. On the other hand, Tony Curtis may be doing his role correctly but I don't like it. It feels overwrought and not in a good way like Brynner. I like the movie more whenever Brynner is involved. Also, it has lots of horses and some good action. It's an adaptation of a celebrated fictional novel and a so-so movie.