The Sign of the Gladiator (1959)
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This sword and sandal epic set in 217 AD follows the exploits of a courageous gladiator who is taken prisoner on behalf of the Queen of Palmyra. To win her confidence, the gladiator pretends to hate his Roman masters, but as soon as she trusts him, he has his soldiers take her prisoner. Because he has fallen for her, the gladiator has her released and then saves her by claiming that her crimes against the Empire were precipitated by her counselor. Fortunately, the Senates believe it and romance ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anita Ekberg, Folco Lulli, (more)
- Director(s):
- Vittorio Musy Glori
Synopsis of The Sign of the Gladiator
This sword and sandal epic set in 217 AD follows the exploits of a courageous gladiator who is taken prisoner on behalf of the Queen of Palmyra. To win her confidence, the gladiator pretends to hate his Roman masters, but as soon as she trusts him, he has his soldiers take her prisoner. Because he has fallen for her, the gladiator has her released and then saves her by claiming that her crimes against the Empire were precipitated by her counselor. Fortunately, the Senates believe it and romance ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Sign of the Gladiator
- Anita Ekberg - Zenobia
- Jacques Sernas - Julian
- Alfredo Varelli - Ito
- Chelo Alonso - Erica, Slave Dancer
- Folco Lulli - Semanzio
- Alberto Farnese - Marcel
- Paul Muller - Head Boy
- Georges Marchal
- Director(s):
- Vittorio Musy Glori
- Writer(s):
- Francesco Thellung, Francesco de Feo, Antonio Thellung
- Producer(s):
- Guido Brignone
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