Challenge of the Gladiator (1965)
Infamy and Cruelty Sweep the Roman Empire as a Madman Turns the Country Into a Bloody Arena!
Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.
Director: Domenico Paolella
Genre: History, Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 4, 1965
Cast
- Peter Lupus - Spartacus
- Gloria Milland - Livia
- Massimo Serato - Senator Lucius Quintilius
- Livio Lorenzon - Commodio
- Piero Lulli - Consul Metellus
- Walter Barnes - Nero
- Andrea Checchi
- Dario Michaelis
- Franco Ressel
- Bruno Scipioni
Screenplay
- Alessandro Ferraù (Screenplay)
- Domenico Paolella (Screenplay)
Music: Giuseppe Piccillo
Cinematography: Raffaele Masciocchi
Editing: Antonietta Zita
Production: Jonia Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
roman empire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Challenge of the Gladiator about?
- Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.
- Who directed Challenge of the Gladiator?
- Challenge of the Gladiator was directed by Domenico Paolella.
- Who stars in Challenge of the Gladiator?
- Challenge of the Gladiator stars Peter Lupus, Gloria Milland, Massimo Serato, Livio Lorenzon, Piero Lulli, Walter Barnes.
- How long is Challenge of the Gladiator?
- Challenge of the Gladiator has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Challenge of the Gladiator?
- Challenge of the Gladiator is a History, Action, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Challenge of the Gladiator produced?
- Challenge of the Gladiator was produced in Italy.