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Challenge of the Gladiator

1965 · 90 min History Action Adventure Drama
3.7 / 10 · TMDB

Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a legendary treasure. He is accompanied by his daughter Livia posing as a Christian slave girl, his cruel henchman Commodio, and Terenzius, an ex-gladiator and Nero look-alike who fools the local Thracians into believing he is the real Emperor. But Lucius's plans are thwarted by Spartacus and his band of rebels who succeed in capturing the treasure for Thrace. When news arrives from Rome that the real Nero has died, local Roman governor Consul Metellus joins forces with Spartacus to defeat the traitors.

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Original Title Il Gladiatore che sfidò l'impero
Year 1965
Country Italy
Genre History, Action, Adventure, Drama
Director Domenico Paolella
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.7/10 (3 votes)

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Challenge of the Gladiator is an acquired taste at 3.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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