Carthage in Flames

Carthage in Flames

1960 · 107 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Action, Adventure, Romance, War

Historical drama depicting the last of the Punic Wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage.

Directed by Carmine Gallone · Written by Carmine Gallone

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