The Giant of Marathon
La battaglia di Maratona
Synopsis
A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Giant of Marathon Official Trailer #1 - Sergio Fantoni Movie (1959) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Steve Reeves
Phillipides
Mylène Demongeot
Andromeda
Sergio Fantoni
Teocrito
Daniela Rocca
Karis
Philippe Hersent
Callimaco
Alberto Lupo
Milziade
Gianni Loti
Teucro
Daniele Vargas
Dari0, re di Persia
Anita Todesco
amica di Andromeda
Ivo Garrani
Creuso
Sergio Ciani
Euros
Franco Fantasia
senatore
Ignazio Balsamo
capitano della nave
Gérard Herter
Hippia
Rinaldo Zamperla
gladiatore
Miranda Campa
ancella di Karis
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Augusto Frassinetti, Bruno Vailati, Ennio De Concini
- Original Score
- Roberto Nicolosi
- Original Title
- La battaglia di Maratona
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Galatea Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Augusto Frassinetti, Bruno Vailati, Ennio De Concini, Alberto Barsanti, Raffaello Pacini
Roberto Nicolosi
Mario Bava
Mario Serandrei
Bruno Vailati, Lionello Santi
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Augusto Frassinetti
Screenplay
Bruno Vailati
Screenplay
Roberto Nicolosi
Original Music Composer
Bruno Vailati
Producer
Marcello del Prato
Production Design
Mario Chiari
Production Design
Marisa Crimi
Costume Design
Lionello Santi
Producer
Mario Bava
Director of Photography
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant of Marathon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giant of Marathon about?
A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army.
Who directed The Giant of Marathon?
The Giant of Marathon was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Giant of Marathon?
The principal cast of The Giant of Marathon includes Steve Reeves, Mylène Demongeot, Sergio Fantoni, Daniela Rocca, Philippe Hersent.
When was The Giant of Marathon released and how long is it?
The Giant of Marathon was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant of Marathon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant of Marathon was composed by Roberto Nicolosi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Giant of Marathon?
The Giant of Marathon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).