Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Gladiateur, glaive et fantasmes |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | France, Germany |
| Genre | Documentary, History, TV Movie |
| Director | Jérôme Korkikian |
| Runtime | 54 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Julien Bocher
Self - Narrator (voice)
Hervé Lacroix
Self - Narrator (voice)
Damien Boisseau
Self - Narrator (voice)
Douglas Wick
Self - Film Producer
David Franzoni
Self - Screenwriter
Laurent Aknin
Self - Historian
Pierre Baron
Self - Historian
Claude Aziza
Self - Historian
Floren Fourcart
Self - Historian
Lou Ferrigno
Self - Actor
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