Hero of rome 1964 is a classic movie directed by giorgio ferroni, and starring gordon scott. Hero of rome usa muzio scevola italy in ancient rome, the people finally oust their despised king, tarquinius, and declare the city a republic. In this sword and sandal fantasy, poseidon must battle a gladiator quartet in ancient rome. The city hosts the cinecitta studios, the largest film and television production facility in continental europe and the centre of the italian cinema, where a large number of todays biggest box office hits are filmed. When scott attempts to slay the leader of an opposing army his failure propmts him to thrust his killing hand into a blazing fire as penance. List of historical drama films and series set in near. Samson series 19611964 a character named samson was featured in a series of five italian peplum films in the 1960s, no doubt inspired by the 1959 rerelease of the epic victor mature film samson and delilah. Gaius valerius verrens 1 kindle edition by jackson, douglas. For others who simply enjoy watching timeless pieces with icons such as gordon scott. In ancient rome, the people finally oust their despised king, tarquinius, and declare the city a republic.
Hero of rome 1964 after his expulsion from rome, tyrannical tarquinius enlists the aid of the etruscan army to regain the city. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time. If you like hero of rome you are looking for exciting, bleak and epic movies about with war, adventure, roman empire, heroes, hostages, battles and danger themes of action, adventure and drama genre shot in italy or france. Hercules against rome was released in italy on 15 may 1964 with a 94minute running time. Terror of rome against the son of hercules trailer 1964. Hero of rome 1964 gordon scott, gabriella pallotta, massimo serato sword and sandal. The whistlers 2019 not everything is as it seems for cristi, a policeman who plays both sides of the law. It is written in the blood of noble men, women and soldiers who fought for the cause of.
When scott attempts to slay the leader of an opposing army, his failure prompts him to thrust his killing hand into a blazing fire as penance. Rome against rome was released in italy on february, 1964. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. Muscle star gordon scott goliath and the vampires adds to his long list of cinematic portrayals in this epic tale of action and dishonor in ancient rome. When i asked whether these superpowered figures will be a feature of rome 2, simpson said, no is the short answer. Massimo serato, hero of rome 1964 is highly recommended. For films pertaining to the history of east asia, central asia, and south asia, please refer also to the list of asian historical drama films. Seven slaves against rome 1964 gordon mitchell egyptian. The terror of rome against the son of hercules 1964. In his book italian horror film directors, louis paul described the film as a visually arresting and colorful but minor contribution to both the horror film genre and the heroic adventure sagas from which its.
Hero units, dogs, pigs and making things up shogun 2 took dramatic license with some legendary figures from japanese lore and made them into hero units. Two stories of the early republic are combined into one film in hero of rome starring former tarzan gordon scott. In his book italian horror film directors, louis paul described the film as a visually arresting and colorful but minor contribution to both the horror film genre and the heroic adventure sagas from which its origins sprung. Giants of rome 1964 richard harrison, wandisa guida, ettore manni sword and sandal by sword and sandal flix. Mans history is written in blood mans history is full of heroes and tyrants.
Apr 21, 2019 the ancient greeks and romans were among the best at documenting the adventures of their heroes. And for seasoned cinematic connoseuirs, hero of rome 1964 will rekindle an era of film making at its best. Hoping to complete the subjugation of rome s troublesome northern neighbors, caesar has his eye on future political conquests back home. Le film a hero of our times 1955 vostfr regarder film a hero of our times en streaming, telecharger film a hero of our times gratuitement, voir film a hero of our times en ligne. A complete list of films about rome, its art and history. Watch some of these movies before your tour in rome. Antonio corevi is an actor, known for the last man on earth 1964, hercules and the masked rider. Hero of rome invincible gladiator dvd 1964 dvd empire. Hero of rome 1964 gordon scott, gabriella pallotta, massimo serato sword and sandal by sword and sandal flix. He is badly needed to help the people of rome rid themselves of their etruscan overlords. Like gladiator more than three decades later, it distorts second century roman history, making emperor marcus aurelius sir alec guinness a victim of murder instead of plague. Le film a hero of our times 1955 vostfr film complet.
On its release in the united states, it was released at an 87minute running time. Mar 28, 2017 le film innocent steps 2005 vostfr admin 20170328t20. Sure enough, he wins and asks that the life of a christian girl be spared. Mar 10, 2017 le film forced entry 1975 vostfr admin 20170310t01. This film was picked up in the united states by american international and released at the bottom of a prepackaged double feature with another foreign negative pickup, senkichi taniguchis samurai pirate which was retitled the lost world of sinbad. Hero of rome etruscan physician 1964 the last man on earth governor 1964. The year is 508 bc and the romans have expelled their etruscan overlords. Mar 11, 2017 le film woman of rome 1954 vostfr admin 20170311t21. Hero of rome 1964 gordon scott, gabriella pallotta. Giants of rome 1964 kindar the invulnerable 1964 dvd. Due to the sheer volume of films included in this genre and in the interest of continuity, this list is primarily focused on films pertaining to the history of near eastern and western civilization. These tales tell the stories of many of the biggest names in ancient history, as well as its greatest triumphs and tragedies.
Home to an eclectic cluster of europes oldest streets as well as the cinecitta film studios, the city of rome is a perfect romantic fit for the silver screen. Il colosso di roma hero of rome 1964 rotten tomatoes. The leadoff feature hero of rome is an okay miniepic based on the story of the founding of the first roman republic. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. If you like hero of rome you are looking for exciting, bleak and epic movies about with war, adventure, roman empire, heroes, hostages, battles and danger themes. After one gets used to his girlfriend cloelia gabriella pallotta repeating his name wistfully in a dubbed. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
The etruscans, the enemies of gauis mucius scaevola in the hero of rome is the modern name of a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient italy located in a region of central italy that covered what we now know as tuscany, lazio and umbria. Bernard farber 19351996 actor bernard farber was born on december 21, 1935 in paris, france. If he wins, the son of hercules will have his life and anything else he wants. This is a 39 x 54 italian twosheet poster designed by renate casaro for the 1964 giorgio ferroni film hero of rome starring gordon scott as gaius mucius scaevola based on a story by alberta montanti and screenplay by remigio del grosso. Sep 23, 2017 massacre a rome 1973 film complet en francais a 20170923t17. Its tyrant king, tarquinias, has been overthrown and has fled to nearby etruria. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan.
He then must learn to fight onehanded and reclaim his honor in the hero of rome il colossa di roma, 1964. If youve seen print ads used in set decoration for tv shows or films, youve likely seen our ads. He then must learn to fight onehanded and reclaim his dignity in order to become the hero of rome. Duel of the titans 1961 based on the legend of romulus and remus with steve reeves as romulus and gordon scott as remus. Hero of rome widescreen the invisible gladiator dvd.
We find 10 films that will make you fall head over heels in love with one of the most iconic cities in the world. Richard harrison, long associated with classic peplum films like medusa against the son of hercules gives a sweaty performance here as the invincible gladiator 1962. The muscular hero alan steel rescues an emperors daughter in distress. Hero of rome is a film directed by giorgio ferroni with gordon scott, gabriella pallotta, massimo serato, gabriele antonini, year. Hero of rome invincible gladiator heman action, italian style. Dec 23, 2014 hero of rome 1964 gordon scott, gabriella pallotta, massimo serato sword and sandal. Mar 11, 2017 regarder film singoalla gratuitement, voir film singoalla en streaming vf, telecharger film singoalla en entier, regarder film singoalla en francais. Tarquinius makes an alliance with the etruscan king, porsenna, to take back power in rome. Home comedy le film a hero of our times 1955 vostfr. Hero of rome is not to be confused with heroes of rome, so dont. The avenger 1962 based on virgils the aeneid with steve reeves as aeneas. He begs porsenna, the king of the etruscans for help. Hero of rome 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This film does not depict the fall of the roman empire, only the beginning of it.
Rome is in peril and only a hero such as general gaius scaevola can save the day. Gordon scott mucius, gabriella pallotta clelia, massimo serato tarquin, gabriele antonini arunte, maria pia conte valeria, roldano lupi porsenna, philippe hersent publicola, franco fantasia claudius, bernard farber milone. Thrilling spectacle pits poseidon, the son of hercules, against fearsome gladiators and ferocious beasts in a struggle to free captive christians intended for slaughter in the roman arena. Scott plays mucius scaveola, the last name translated means left handed. The people of rome ask where are their allies, the sabines and albans. Although the original hero mucius is said to have been a young boy, mucius is played by beefy gordon scott, former excellent screen tarzan tarzans greatest adventure. The french dvd has a nasty hum in the audio and is full of compression issues. Hero of rome is the first in a major new roman trilogy, featuring valerius verrens. The film started the peplum series of movies in the sixties. This is a folded original 27 x 39 egyptian movie poster designed by moaty for the 1964 michele lupo film seven slaves against rome aka seven slaves against the world aka gli schiavi piu forte del mondo written by michele lupo and roberto gianviti and starring gordon mitchell as balisten. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hero of rome.
This italian peplum film is based on actual events in the history of ancient rome, but the hero of the story, mucius though it sure sounded like lucius in the version i watched, played by the justadequate gordon scott, occasionally displays superhero strength like a mythical hercules. Hero of rome 1964 gordon scott, gabriella pallotta, massimo serato sword and sandal duration. But the girl refuses her liberty until all of her fellow believers are also released. Over the past century, there have been numerous films set in rome, and the city has a particularly strong cinematic tradition. Tarquinius makes an alliance with the etruscan king, porsenna, to take back power in rome, but a roman general, the heroic mucius, sets out to stop him.
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