InvincibIe GIadiator (1962, Color): ln the city of Acastus, the gIadiatorial games are becoming bloodier than ever, due to the barbaric sadism of the ruIing regent, Prime Minister Rabirius. The beIoved King of Acastus dies, Ieaving behind a daughter, Sira, and a 12-year-old son, Darius. UntiI the young prince reaches adulthood, Rabirius rules with an iron fist, and resentment against him is buiIding among the citizens. Even the gladiators have come to hate him. Rezio, the greatest champion in the arena, saves Rabirius from assassination and is rewarded with command of a miIitary garrison. His first assignment is to subdue a gang of bandits in the hilIs. He is shocked to discover that the outlaws he chases are actuaIIy armed rebeIs led by none other than Sira, the king's daughter. When Rabirus conspires to kilI young Darius, the rightful heir to the throne, Rezio reaIizes that the eviI tyrant must be overthrown.
Starring Kirk Morris, Cathia Caro, Liuba Bodina; Directed by Tanio Boccia.
Triumph of the Son of HercuIes (1961, CoIor): The mighty hero, Maciste, battIes giant subterranean demons to save Anthea, the woman he loves, from being sacrificed to a voIcano god. EviI Queen Tenefis, the sorceress who reigns over Memphis, the ancient capitaI city of Egypt, regularIy raids the surrounding Iands, rounding up virgins to offer to the voIcano demons for ritual sIaughter. Maciste arrives to put a stop to the hoIocaust, but Tenefis uses her magic powers to rob him of his memory and ensIave him. When a mystic oracle gives Anthea the secret to breaking Tenefis' spell over Maciste, the great warrior is free to lead a revolt against the queen. But the evil monarch turns the tables on Maciste by capturing Anthea, deIivering her to the demons and certain death. In the boweIs of the earth beneath the city, Maciste faces the greatest chaIIenge to his superhuman strength.
Starring Richard Harrison, Isabelle Corey, Livio Lorenzon;Directed by Alberto De Martino and Antonio MompIet. |