Seven Slaves Against the World

1964 1h 36m IT

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5.9

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★9.0TMDB · 3★5.9IMDB · 76

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Synopsis

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Tribune Marcus Aulus, out of favor in Rome because of his alleged sympathy for Christians, arrives to take charge of an aqueduct project on the hot, arid fringes of the Empire. Centurion Gaius, cruel and corrupt, resents being replaced by Marcus. He instigates a revolt by his slave-workers, then blames the situation on Marcus. During the revolt, five muscular slaves escape. They meet up with fellow escapee Balisten, a farmer unjustly condemned to the aqueduct project. Balisten, impressed by Marcus's enlightened attitudes, has rescued the Tribune from the revolt. The six slaves, with Marcus's advice, plan to gain their freedom using their prowess as gladiators. Marcus plans to clear his name and to re-unite with his fiancée, Claudia, recently arrived from Rome. Gaius plans to kill Marcus and thus hide the truth about the slave revolt. Brawls and fights both inside and outside the arena come thick and fast.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roger Browne
Marcus
Gordon Mitchell
Balisten
Arnaldo Fabrizio
Goliath
Scilla Gabel
Claudia
Aldo Pini
Traidor
Alfredo Rizzo
Efrem
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Gaius

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michele Lupo
Writers: Michele Lupo, Roberto Gianviti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michele Lupo, shot by Guglielmo Mancori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Roger Browne and Gordon Mitchell and Arnaldo Fabrizio carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059684 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michele Lupo directs. Guglielmo Mancori behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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162 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Michele Lupo, shot by Guglielmo Mancori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Roger Browne and Gordon Mitchell and Arnaldo Fabrizio carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0059684 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.