SWORD AND SANDAL Double Feature VOL 1

GIANTS OF THESSALY: Giants of Thessaly predates Columbia Pictures “Jason and the Argonauts” by a couple of years. Jason and Orpheus leave Thessaly on a quest for the magical Golden Fleece.  While on their heroic adventures, they encounter an assortment of monsters, wizards and a conniving witch! 90 min, Color, 1.66:1, 1960, Not Rated SINS OF ROME: Retelling the 1st-century B.C. slave revolt, which shook the Roman Empire to its core.  The hero behind the rebellion is a Thracian slave, Spartacus (Massimo Girotti), who handles the role quite impressively.  To enhance the story’s romantic appeal, the scriptwriters have bestowed on Spartacus two leading ladies:  Sabina (Gianna Marian Canale), the sensuous daughter of a Roman aristocrat, and Sabina’s personal slave, Amitys (played by ballerina Ludmilla Tcherina).  But beyond the romantic plot twists there is an abundance of gladiatorial combat and exciting battle scenes. 73 min, B&W, 1.33:1, 1952, Not Rated

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