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The film includes quintessential Peplum tropes such as dramatic arena battles, elaborate historical costumes, and a mixture of political intrigue and romance.
" La Rivolta dei gladiatori " (The Warrior and the Slave Girl) is a 1958 Italian epic adventure film that stands as a classic of the (sword-and-sandal) genre. Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi , the film is set in ancient Armenia and centers on a brewing rebellion against a tyrannical princess. Plot Overview La Rivolta dei gladiatori
The story follows (played by Ettore Manni), a Roman tribune dispatched to Armenia to suppress a local uprising. The rebels are led by the charismatic Asclepius (Georges Marchal), who enjoys widespread popularity among the people. The film includes quintessential Peplum tropes such as
as Princess Amira, often described as the "Italian Ava Gardner". Ettore Manni as Marcus Numidius. Georges Marchal as Asclepius. Plot Overview The story follows (played by Ettore