The Sword and the Cross (1956)
An unforgettable spectacle of marvels and miracles
Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
Director: Guido Brignone
Genre: History, Action
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 13, 1956
Cast
- Gianna Maria Canale - Julia Martia
- Jorge Mistral - Marcus Valerius
- Marisa Allasio - Lea
- Ana Luisa Peluffo - Esther
- Germán Cobos - Tullius
- Luigi Pavese - Publius Cornelius
- Ricardo Valle - Stephen
- Rubén Rojo - Flavius Metellus
- Nando Tamberlani - Proconsul
- Albert Hehn - Livius
Screenplay
Music: Enzo Masetti
Cinematography: Bitto Albertini
Editing: Jolanda Benvenuti
Production: Società Italiana Cines, Yago Films, Filmex
Country: Italy, Mexico, Spain
Language: Español, Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Guido Brignone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sword and the Cross about?
- Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
- Who directed The Sword and the Cross?
- The Sword and the Cross was directed by Guido Brignone.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Cross?
- The Sword and the Cross stars Gianna Maria Canale, Jorge Mistral, Marisa Allasio, Ana Luisa Peluffo, Germán Cobos, Luigi Pavese.
- How long is The Sword and the Cross?
- The Sword and the Cross has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Sword and the Cross?
- The Sword and the Cross is a History, Action film.
- Where was The Sword and the Cross produced?
- The Sword and the Cross was produced in Italy, Mexico, Spain.