Run Time - 1:29:15 File Size - 243mb

Title - Duel of Champions
Starring - Alan Ladd, Franca Bettoja, Franeo Fabrizi, Robert Keith, Jacqueline Derval, Luciano Marin, Alana Ladd, Jacques Sernas
Directed by - Ferdinando Baldi
Producer(s) - Domenico Fazzari
Screenwriter(s) - Carlo Lizzani, Ennio deConcini, Guiliano Montaldo

Review

As the title infers, this film involves the telling of a famous duel between two groups of three brothers. The duel is to decide the fate of a war that has been ongoing between their people for quite some time. One set of the brothers are Roman while the other set are Barbarians. Boasting a set of big names including co-director Terrence Young, American stars Alan Ladd and Robert Keith and well known French film star Jacques Sernas. In addition there is an entire host of noteworthy screenwriters. This is a film that will keep you highly entertained.

In the beginning of this timeless tale, Rome and Alba have become hopelessly locked into a war that has been both long and costly for both sides. As time has gone on, it would certainly appear that neither side can win. Ladd’s character is a commander in the Roman army who has fallen from grace after being captured in a battle but not killed. His brother has married the woman who was supposed to be his bride and has plans to rule Rome once the current ruler dies. As the war goes on, both opposing sides come to the realization that their constant warring is futile.

They elect to present a trio of brothers who will fight each other until one side has lost all three. At the culmination of the fight, the victor will have the ruling hand. Ladd is then requested to return to Rome and help win independence for his city.

A subplot reminiscent of the tragic Romeo and Juliet love story (I bet you thought I never heard of that) provides romance in addition to action and adventure in which Ladd’s character’s sister falls in love with one of the Barbarians as they temporarily kidnap her. Interestingly enough Ladd’s own daughter (not the future angel) appears in the film.

If you’re a fan of gladiator movies (and we have a few of those), you won’t be disappointed in the least with this well directed star laden film. We are proud to bring it to you. 

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Title - The Giant of Marathon
Starring - Steve Reeves, Mylene Demongeot, Daniela Rocca, Sergio Fantoni, Alberto Lupo, Daniele Varga, Anita Todesco, Phillipe Hersent
Directed by - Jacques Tourneur
Producer(s) - Bruno Vailati
Screenwriter(s) - Ennio De Concini, Augusto Frassinetti, Bruno Vailati

Review

As a collaboration of two masters of the horror genre, this film is truly a classic. Steve Reeves stars as the hero while Sergio Fantoni gives an excellent performance as the villain. Daniela Rocca also puts in an outstanding performance. Impressive battle scenes are enough to delight any peplum (see Son of Samson review) genre fan while technical aspects of the film provide a backdrop for a well honed storyline. Special effects and camera work are particularly exemplary. (Reviewer aside - Did I use that word correctly?)

The story takes place when the city of Athens and all of Greece is invaded by sea and land by the Persian army. Reeves’ character is the hero of the Olympic games and as a result a hero to all of Greece. A couple of traitors attempt to convince him to partner with the Persians. Seduction and the wiles of wicked women are just some of the ploys used to try to lure him into their plan.

Mylene Demengeot becomes his love interest along the way while there is plenty of action on land and sea as well as a good wrestling match. Steve Reeves fans will be delighted with the pacing and action of this film. This is surely one that will become one of your all time favorites. 

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Run Time - 1:24:24 File Size - 235mb

Run Time - 1:25:41 File Size - 235mb

Title - Thor and the Amazon Women
Starring - Susy Andersen, Joe Robinson, Harry Baird, Janine Hendy, Maria Fiore, Alberto Avenini, Tony Arete, Anna Majureo, Robert Baca
Directed by - Antonio Leonviola
Producer(s) - Livio Malfei
Screenwriter(s) - Antonio Leonviola, Maria Sofia Scandurra

Review

In this riveting film, a society of Amazon women enslave other women and force them to participate in a sort of gladiator contest. In this bizarre kingdom, women dominate and enslave anyone who disagrees with their tyranny. While the women fight, the men are forced to act as Amazon warrior guides. Those who do not make the cut to act as guides are kept in caves in dehumanizing torture.

The Queen of the kingdom, Queen Nera, is on a search for the man who is destined to overthrow her. Of course, he will only have to manage to out battle 101 Amazon warriors in a contest of sheer strength. That man turns out to be Thor, portrayed by Joe Robinson, who is accompanied by his sidekick a slave by the name of Ubaratutu. Both men set much of the tone of the film, setting the standard for well muscled warriors.

The lovely Tamar, portrayed by Susie Anderson, is the daughter of the man who was once the rightful ruler of the kingdom. Like many others he was overrun and eventually killed by the queen.

Now, Tamar is seeking to restore the throne and hand it over to her brother. Although Tamar and her brother are captured for awhile, they are rescued by Thor and Ubaratutu. Before long Ubaratutu is captured and subsequently seduced by the evil queen, who has a nasty habit of using her men as temporary husbands before disposing of them in some very nasty fashions. The earth saying, "All's well that ends well" might apply here. 

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Title - Fury of Hercules
Starring - Brad Harris, Brigitte Corey, Mara Berni, Elke Arendt, Carlo Tamerlani, Serge Gainsbourg, Alan Steel
Directed by - Gianfranco Parolini
Producer(s) - Mario Maggi
Screenwriter(s) - Gianfranco Parolini, Giovanni Simonelli, Arpad De Riso, Sergio Sollima, M. D'Amiens

Review

This is an excellent rendition of the classic Hercules films. Very solid and completely accurate period representation.

In this version, Hercules (Brad Harris) is visiting the daughter of an old friend. In a difficult situation he is forced to choose between two different sides in a guerilla rebellion. It would seem that the ruler faces a revolt from rebels who are determined to win their freedom. This film departs from many traditional Hercules films, which often make strong use of stock characters and standard plot devices.

Director Gianfranco Parolini used masterful attention to detail in this film. This serves to set it apart nicely from the usual Hercules films. Extremely fast paced action carries the plot forward rather quickly, much like good action films that leave you panting on the edge of your seat. Brad Harris portrays the role of Hercules with distinction. 

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Run Time - 1:36:26 File Size - 263mb