Movie

Challenge of the Gladiator

“Infamy and Cruelty Sweep the Roman Empire as a Madman Turns the Country Into a Bloody Arena!”

★ 5.0(4)19651h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Domenico Paolella
Release date: 1965-04-04
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Jonia Film

About Challenge of the Gladiator

Challenge of the Gladiator is a 1965 movie in the History, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Domenico Paolella, starring Peter Lupus, Gloria Milland and Massimo Serato. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Challenge of the Gladiator in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.

Cast

Peter Lupus

Spartacus

Gloria Milland

Livia

Massimo Serato

Senator Lucius Quintilius

Livio Lorenzon

Commodio

Piero Lulli

Consul Metellus

Walter Barnes

Nero

Andrea Checchi

Dario Michaelis

Franco Ressel

Bruno Scipioni

Themes & keywords

roman empire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Challenge of the Gladiator in Italy?+

Challenge of the Gladiator is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Challenge of the Gladiator on Netflix?+

Challenge of the Gladiator is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Challenge of the Gladiator?+

Challenge of the Gladiator has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Challenge of the Gladiator?+

Challenge of the Gladiator stars Peter Lupus, Gloria Milland, Massimo Serato, Livio Lorenzon and Piero Lulli.

When did Challenge of the Gladiator come out?+

Challenge of the Gladiator is a 1965 movie directed by Domenico Paolella.

What genre is Challenge of the Gladiator?+

Challenge of the Gladiator is History, Action, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Challenge of the Gladiator?+

Challenge of the Gladiator was directed by Domenico Paolella.