The Sword and the Cross
Escravas de Cartago
“An unforgettable spectacle of marvels and miracles”
Synopsis
Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
Top Cast
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Gianna Maria Canale
Julia Martia
Jorge Mistral
Marcus Valerius
Marisa Allasio
Lea
Ana Luisa Peluffo
Esther
Germán Cobos
Tullius
Luigi Pavese
Publius Cornelius
Ricardo Valle
Stephen
Rubén Rojo
Flavius Metellus
Nando Tamberlani
Proconsul
Albert Hehn
Livius
Marcello Giorda
Nietta Zocchi
Vinicio Sofia
Renato Navarrini
Edoardo Toniolo
Carlo Lombardi
Ugo Sasso
Emilio Petacci
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guido Brignone
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Manzari, Francesco Thellung, Mario Guerra, Francesco De Feo
- Original Score
- Enzo Masetti
- Original Title
- Escravas de Cartago
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Società Italiana Cines, Yago Films, Filmex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guido Brignone
Nicola Manzari, Francesco Thellung, Mario Guerra, Francesco De Feo
Enzo Masetti
Bitto Albertini
Jolanda Benvenuti
Gregorio Walerstein
Department Leadership Roster
Gregorio Walerstein
Producer
Guido Brignone
Director
Enzo Masetti
Original Music Composer
Bitto Albertini
Director of Photography
Nicola Manzari
Writer
Enzo Bulgarelli
Costume Design
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Francesco Thellung
Writer
Mario Guerra
Writer
Francesco De Feo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sword and the Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword and the Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sword and the Cross about?
Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
Who directed The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross was directed by Guido Brignone.
Who stars in The Sword and the Cross?
The principal cast of The Sword and the Cross includes Gianna Maria Canale, Jorge Mistral, Marisa Allasio, Ana Luisa Peluffo, Germán Cobos.
When was The Sword and the Cross released and how long is it?
The Sword and the Cross was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword and the Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword and the Cross was composed by Enzo Masetti.