Siege of Syracuse
L'assedio di Siracusa
“Amazing Secret Weapon of Archimedes!”
Synopsis
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
Top Cast
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Rossano Brazzi
Archimede
Tina Louise
Diana / Artemide / Lucrezia
Sylva Koscina
Clio
Enrico Maria Salerno
Gorgia
Gino Cervi
Gerone
Alberto Farnese
Marcello
Luciano Marin
Marco
Alfredo Varelli
Kriton
Walter Grant
Tiresias
Mara Lombardo
Selinonte Dancer
Corinne Capri
Girl in Troupe (uncredited)
Enzo Cerusico
Giovane allievo (uncredited)
Antonio Corevi
Nobleman (uncredited)
Consalvo Dell'Arti
Citizen (uncredited)
Cesare Fantoni
Padre di Archimede (uncredited)
Veriano Ginesi
Uomo al taverna (uncredited)
Takis Kavouras
Guard (uncredited)
Enrico Olivieri
Giovane apprendista (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pietro Francisci
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Giorgio Graziosi, Pietro Francisci
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- L'assedio di Siracusa
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Glomer Film, Galatea Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pietro Francisci
Ennio De Concini, Giorgio Graziosi, Pietro Francisci
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Carlo Carlini
Nino Baragli
Enzo Merolle
Department Leadership Roster
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Enzo Merolle
Producer
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Giorgio Graziosi
Screenplay
Pietro Francisci
Director
Pietro Francisci
Screenplay
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Gaia Romanini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siege of Syracuse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Siege of Syracuse about?
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
Who directed Siege of Syracuse?
Siege of Syracuse was directed by Pietro Francisci.
Who stars in Siege of Syracuse?
The principal cast of Siege of Syracuse includes Rossano Brazzi, Tina Louise, Sylva Koscina, Enrico Maria Salerno, Gino Cervi.
When was Siege of Syracuse released and how long is it?
Siege of Syracuse was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Siege of Syracuse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siege of Syracuse was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Siege of Syracuse?
Siege of Syracuse holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).