Challenge of the Gladiator
Il Gladiatore che sfidò l'impero
“Infamy and Cruelty Sweep the Roman Empire as a Madman Turns the Country Into a Bloody Arena!”
Synopsis
Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domenico Paolella
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Ferraù, Domenico Paolella
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Piccillo
- Original Title
- Il Gladiatore che sfidò l'impero
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Jonia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domenico Paolella
Alessandro Ferraù, Domenico Paolella
Giuseppe Piccillo
Raffaele Masciocchi
Antonietta Zita
Department Leadership Roster
Domenico Paolella
Director
Raffaele Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Piccillo
Original Music Composer
Antonietta Zita
Editor
Alessandro Ferraù
Screenplay
Domenico Paolella
Screenplay
Antonella Cappuccio
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Challenge of the Gladiator
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What is Challenge of the Gladiator about?
Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.
Who directed Challenge of the Gladiator?
Challenge of the Gladiator was directed by Domenico Paolella.
Who stars in Challenge of the Gladiator?
The principal cast of Challenge of the Gladiator includes Peter Lupus, Gloria Milland, Massimo Serato, Livio Lorenzon, Piero Lulli.
When was Challenge of the Gladiator released and how long is it?
Challenge of the Gladiator was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Challenge of the Gladiator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Challenge of the Gladiator was composed by Giuseppe Piccillo.