Death Cheat

Death Cheat

1922 · 67 min

An adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem THE ODYSSEY, this was one of a series of 1920s adventure films starring Luciano Albertini and directed by Max Obal. Albertini goes through a series of acrobatic and life-threatening adventures as he is pursued across city streets while pursuing the love of the woman he loves.

Directed by Max Obal · Written by Rolf E. Vanloo

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