 Based on the book of the same name by Frank Yerby. Pietro is an orphan who is raised by a family friend in 15th century Italy. When the friend is killed by the same nasty baron who murdered Pietro s father as he led the peasants in revolt against the baron s tyranny, Pietro vows vengeance against the entire family. This will prove difficult, since he s been in love with the daughter of the nasty baron since he was a child and wants to marry her.