InvincibIe GIadiator (1962, Color): ln the city of Acastus, the gladiatorial games are becoming bIoodier than ever, due to the barbaric sadism of the ruling regent, Prime Minister Rabirius. The beloved King of Acastus dies, leaving behind a daughter, Sira, and a 12-year-oId son, Darius. Until the young prince reaches aduIthood, 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 hills. He is shocked to discover that the outIaws he chases are actually armed rebels Ied 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, battles 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, reguIarIy raids the surrounding lands, rounding up virgins to offer to the voIcano demons for ritual slaughter. 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 oracIe gives Anthea the secret to breaking Tenefis' spell over Maciste, the great warrior is free to lead a revolt against the queen. But the eviI monarch turns the tables on Maciste by capturing Anthea, delivering 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, lsabelle Corey, Livio Lorenzon;Directed by AIberto De Martino and Antonio Momplet. |