The Two Gladiators

Original title: I due gladiatori

1964
1h 40m

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Once upon a time there were born two twin boys to Emperor Marcus Aurelius and for reasons of dynasty the birth of twins was kept secret. One of the twins was supposed to be drowned at birth ... Read allOnce upon a time there were born two twin boys to Emperor Marcus Aurelius and for reasons of dynasty the birth of twins was kept secret. One of the twins was supposed to be drowned at birth but fate intervenes and the kid is brought up in a good household and enters Rome's legion... Read allOnce upon a time there were born two twin boys to Emperor Marcus Aurelius and for reasons of dynasty the birth of twins was kept secret. One of the twins was supposed to be drowned at birth but fate intervenes and the kid is brought up in a good household and enters Rome's legions.

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Italian censorship visa #43361 issued July 1, 1964.

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Referenced in Best in Action: 1965 (2021)

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6/10

Italian Peplum Film with Richard HARRISON and Giuliano GEMMA

This sandal film is a copycat production based on the Hollywood success THE DECLINE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE with ACADEMY AWARD winner Sophia LOREN. Almost 40 years later, both films provide the blueprint for the mega-success GLADIATOR from 2000.

A gladiator (Richard HARRISON) fights with his buddies (Giuliano GEMMA and Alvaro De LUNA) against the evil Emperor Commodus (Mimmo PALMARA can really play it big ;-) There is a scheming beauty (Moira ORFEI) and a blonde beauty (enchanting : Ivy HOLZER). There's a lot of fighting, but the fun isn't neglected either.

Quite a passable sword and sandal film from Italy!