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A monster statue of bronze and stone...A fabulous fortress 20 stories tall! - The Colossus of Rhodes
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Title: The Colossus of Rhodes

Release Date: 15 Jun 1961

Runtime: 2h 7m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, History

Director: Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Procusa, Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC), CTI (Cinema Television International), Cineproduzioni Associate

Production Companies: Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Procusa, Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC), CTI (Cinema Television International), Cineproduzioni Associate

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6 (189 votes)

Cast

  • Darios: Rory Calhoun
  • Diala: Lea Massari
  • Peliocles: Georges Marchal
  • Thar: Conrado San Martín
  • Koros, Peliocles' brother: Ángel Aranda
  • Mirte, Peliocles' sister: Mabel Karr
  • Ares: Mimmo Palmara
  • Serse, King of Rhodes: Roberto Camardiel
  • Creonte: Alfio Caltabiano
  • Lisippo, Dario's uncle: George Rigaud
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