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The Colossus of Rhodes

Il colosso di Rodi (1961)

Action, Historical, Drama, War, Adventure | Italy, France, Spain

Director: Sergio Leone

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Rating: 5.8/10

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SYNOPSIS

While holidaying in Rhodes, an Athenian war hero becomes involved in two plots to overthrow the tyrannical king: one from Rhodian patriots, and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.

Actors

Writer: Ennio De Concini, Sergio Leone

Producer: Eduardo de la Fuente, Robert de Nesle

RUNTIME: 127 min

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