Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti

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 Enrico Lucherini

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