The Warrior and the Slave Girl

The Warrior and the Slave Girl

The Most Wicked Age of All!

1958 · 88 min · ★ 6.7 · History, Adventure

Marcus Numidius, a Roman tribune sent to Armenia to put down a gladiators' revolt, captures the rebels' popular leader, Asclepius. Princess Amira, with ambitions of being Queen and jealous of Asclepius' popularity, plans his death in the arena by substituting a lion for his human opponent

Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi · Written by Gianfranco Parolini

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