Lucien wants to continue Corsican traditions, while Louis wants to end the vendetta and declare peace.
The lead role was originally meant to be played by Pierce Brosnan, then best known for Remington Steele.
It turned out that Corsican producer Norman Rosemont was unable to accommodate Brosnan's limited schedule.
"[3] The New York Times called it "giddy escapist hookum" which "nevertheless skillfully recaptures the flavour and rhythms of old-time Technicolor words-and-daggers romps".
Its sword play rings of clashing steel, but its dialogue has the clunk of wood, despite the best efforts of a sterling cast.