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directed by

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and starring

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and Riccardo Garrone.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Gary Allen Smith. ''Epic Films: Casts, Credits and Commentary on More Than 350 Historical Spectacle Movies''. McFarland, 2004.

External links

* French historical adventure films Italian historical adventure films 1960s historical adventure films 1960 films 1960s Italian-language films Films directed by Pietro Francisci Peplum films Cultural depictions of Sappho Films with screenplays by Luciano Martino Films scored by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino Sword and sandal films 1960s Italian films 1960s French films {{fantasy-film-stub