Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti
1977 · 91 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary
A documentary on the history of Italy's peplum genre.
Directed by Antonio Avati · Written by Maurizio Costanzo
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Chelo Alonso Princess Miriam (archive footage) -
Susy Andersen Tamar (archive footage) -
Ennio Balbo Theodoto (archive footage) -
Lex Barker Dragon Drakut (archive footage) -
John Drew Barrymore Sabaku prince of Bubastis (archive footage) -
Maurizio Costanzo Self (voice) -
Franca Bettoia Samoa (archive footage) -
Rossano Brazzi Archimede (archive footage) -
Pierre Brice Dionysus (archive footage) -
Clara Calamai Ginevra (archive footage) -
Ernesto Calindri Inigo de Cordoba (archive footage) -
Gianna Maria Canale Consuelo (archive footage)
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