The Barbarians
Synopsis
Revak is an Iberian prince from Penda, a small island where the Carthagian fleet ransacked and enslaved the surviving native men, including him. After an eventful passage aboard a galley, Revak becomes an elephant driver in Carthage city, and could become the favorite of mighty women, but has only one thirst: bloody revenge, at all cost, so the barbarian makes common cause with the attacking Romans, Carthage's historical enemy and rival for Mediterranean hegemony, scorning love...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin, Francis Van Wyck Mason
- Original Score
- Franco Ferrara
- Original Title
- The Barbarians
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, Mahin-Rackin, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Martin Rackin, John Lee Mahin, Francis Van Wyck Mason
Franco Ferrara
Carl E. Guthrie
Gene Ruggiero
John Lee Mahin, Martin Rackin
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director
Martin Rackin
Writer
John Lee Mahin
Writer
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
John Lee Mahin
Producer
Mario Giorsi
Costume Design
Martin Rackin
Producer
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Franco Ferrara
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Barbarians
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What is The Barbarians about?
Revak is an Iberian prince from Penda, a small island where the Carthagian fleet ransacked and enslaved the surviving native men, including him. After an eventful passage aboard a galley, Revak becomes an elephant driver in Carthage city, and could become the favorite of mighty women, but has only one thirst: bloody revenge, at all cost, so the barbarian makes common cause with the attacking Romans, Carthage's historical enemy and rival for Mediterranean hegemony, scorning love...
Who directed The Barbarians?
The Barbarians was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Barbarians?
The principal cast of The Barbarians includes Jack Palance, Milly Vitale, Guy Rolfe, Austin Willis, Richard Wyler.
When was The Barbarians released and how long is it?
The Barbarians was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Barbarians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Barbarians was composed by Franco Ferrara.
Is The Barbarians based on a book or true story?
The Barbarians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Van Wyck Mason".