Three Giants of The Roman Empire

– Tullius Valerius -- a Proconsul of Rome, circa 310 A.D. -- fears that a provincial governor named Ga..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
Original Name:
Il ritorno del gladiatore più forte del mondo (Three Giants of the Roman Empire)
Three Giants of the Roman Empire (1971) - Also known as Il ritorno del gladiatore più forte del mondo (Three Giants of the Roman Empire)

Tullius Valerius -- a Proconsul of Rome, circa 310 A.D. -- fears that a provincial governor named Gaius Appius Quintillianus has been secretly working with those Germanic barbarians seeking to end Roman rule. Valerius elevates Marcus, a gladiator turned soldier, to the post of Vice Proconsul with orders to go "undercover" to investigate this situation. Marcus selects two friends, fellow soldier Claudius and pickpocket Volcan, to accompany him into Gaius' territory. In this territory lives Lycia, daughter of Manlius and the beloved of Marcus. Gaius soon learns of Marcus's plans, thanks to the evil Stovius. Gaius kills Manlius and blames the crime on Marcus. Lycia turns against Marcus whom Gaius condemns to be pulled apart by teams of horses. Marcus survives this "Test of Strength" as reinforcements arrive from Rome. Gaius dies in battle, Claudius reunites with his Christian girlfriend, Diana, and an enlightened Lycia welcomes Marcus back with open arms.

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Genre:
Release Date:

13 Aug 1971

Language:

Italian

Director:

Bitto Albertini

Writer:

Bitto Albertini

Main Actors:

Brad Harris, Massimo Serato, Raf Baldassarre, Michel Lemoine

Plot:

Tullius Valerius -- a Proconsul of Rome, circa 310 A.D. -- fears that a provincial governor named Gaius Appius Quintillianus has been secretly working with those Germanic barbarians seeking to end Roman rule. Valerius elevates Marcus, a gladiator turned soldier, to the post of Vice Proconsul with orders to go "undercover" to investigate this situation. Marcus selects two friends, fellow soldier Claudius and pickpocket Volcan, to accompany him into Gaius' territory. In this territory lives Lycia, daughter of Manlius and the beloved of Marcus. Gaius soon learns of Marcus's plans, thanks to the evil Stovius. Gaius kills Manlius and blames the crime on Marcus. Lycia turns against Marcus whom Gaius condemns to be pulled apart by teams of horses. Marcus survives this "Test of Strength" as reinforcements arrive from Rome. Gaius dies in battle, Claudius reunites with his Christian girlfriend, Diana, and an enlightened Lycia welcomes Marcus back with open arms.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.0/10