The Colossus of Rhodes
Il colosso di Rodi
“A monster statue of bronze and stone...A fabulous fortress 20 stories tall!”
Synopsis
While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patriots and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
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The Colossus Of Rhodes Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-13
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Rory Calhoun
Darios
Lea Massari
Diala
Georges Marchal
Peliocles
Conrado San Martín
Thar
Ángel Aranda
Koros, Peliocles' brother
Mabel Karr
Mirte, Peliocles' sister
Mimmo Palmara
Ares
Roberto Camardiel
Serse, King of Rhodes
Alfio Caltabiano
Creonte
George Rigaud
Lisippo, Dario's uncle
Yann Larvor
Mahor
Carlo Tamberlani
Xenon
Félix Fernández
Carete, Diala's father
Ignazio Dolce
(uncredited)
Antonio Casas
Phoenician Ambassador
Fernando Calzado
Sirione
Arturo Cabré
(uncredited)
Álvaro de Luna
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$350K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Sergio Leone, Cesare Seccia, Luciano Martino, Ageo Savioli, Luciano Chitarrini, Carlo Gualtieri
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Il colosso di Rodi
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Procusa, Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC), CTI (Cinema Television International), Cineproduzioni Associate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Leone
Ennio De Concini, Sergio Leone, Cesare Seccia, Luciano Martino, Ageo Savioli, Luciano Chitarrini, Carlo Gualtieri
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Antonio L. Ballesteros, Emilio Foriscot, Mariano Ruiz Capillas
Eraldo Da Roma
Michele Scaglione, Giuseppe Maggi, Mario Maggi
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Leone
Director
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Antonio L. Ballesteros
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Ramiro Gómez
Production Design
Vittorio Rossi
Costume Design
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Sergio Leone
Screenplay
Cesare Seccia
Screenplay
Luciano Martino
Screenplay
Ageo Savioli
Screenplay
Luciano Chitarrini
Screenplay
Carlo Gualtieri
Screenplay
Giuseppe Maggi
Producer
Mario Maggi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colossus of Rhodes
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What is The Colossus of Rhodes about?
While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patriots and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
Who directed The Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was directed by Sergio Leone.
Who stars in The Colossus of Rhodes?
The principal cast of The Colossus of Rhodes includes Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín, Ángel Aranda.
When was The Colossus of Rhodes released and how long is it?
The Colossus of Rhodes was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did The Colossus of Rhodes make at the box office?
The Colossus of Rhodes grossed $350K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Colossus of Rhodes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colossus of Rhodes was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).