Fabiola(1948) VHS
Action-packed epic about the daughter of a Roman senator who converts to Christianity after her father is murdered and receives help from a centurian. Soon, she discovers he is Constantine's secret emissary, and he must engage in battle in the Coliseum to defend her. Michele Morgan, Henri Vidal, Michel Simon star. 96 min.
Sins Of Rome: The Story Of Spartacus(1954) VHS
A valiant gladiator leads a slave revolt against his Roman masters. Italian director Riccardo Freda's boisterous version of the Spartacus story features fine sets and convincing action. Massimo Girotti and Ludmilla Tcherina star.
Roland The Mighty(1958) VHS
He's Roland, Roland, Roland, scourge of western Asia, so hide! A legendary gladiator tames his foes with cruel steel and prodigious pectorals in this Byzantine battle epic starring Rick Battaglia.
Head Of A Tyrant(1959) VHS
Sword, sandals and sadism mix in this lavish adventure about a gorgeous innocent girl who becomes the lover of an Assyrian tyrant who has conquered the city where she lives. She has other plans for her new paramour, though...like cutting off his head! Massimo Girotti and Isabelle Corey star in this Italian production.
The Last Days Of Pompeii(1960) VHS
Steve Reeves flexes his pecs once more in this epic retelling of the sin and treachery that occurred in the ancient Roman city, under the shadow of the awakening volcano called Vesuvius. Christine Kaufmann, Barbara Carroll also star.
Thor And The Amazon Women(1960) VHS
Nera, Queen of the Amazons, keeps thousands of beefy men as love slaves for her female warriors and now she's going to get mighty Thor. Joe Robinson stars as the helmeted hero and Suzy Anderson as an ivory-limbed babe. 85 min.
Brennus, Enemy Of Rome(1960) VHS
Rome is attacked by Brennus and his vicious followers. The invader falls in love with a beautiful princess, while holding the city under siege. Gordon Mitchell, Tony Kendell and Ursula Davis star.
Aphrodite, Goddess Of Love(1960) VHS
Set during the reign of Roman emperor Nero, this lavish Italian spectacle centers on a manipulative mistress of a Roman official who uses her seductive powers for revenge against a former lover by persuading the official to persecute Christians. Antonio De Teffe and Isabelle Corey star. In Italian with English subtitles.
The Revolt Of The Slaves(1961) VHS
Rhonda Fleming is Fabiola, the nasty daughter of a Roman aristocrat, who whips a Christian slave after he refuses to partake in a wrestling match. Eventually, she falls in love with the servant and learns of the Christians' hard times in the empire. Lang Jeffries and Gino Cervi also star in this Euro-spectacle. 102 min.
Romulus And Remus(1961) VHS
Musclemen Steve Reeves and Gordon Scott are the siblings raised by wolves whose adventures led to the building of Rome. The brothers fight side by side until they discover they share affections for the daughter of the King of the Sabines. With Virna Lisi. AKA: "Duel of the Titans."
The Avenger(1962) VHS
The majestically muscular Steve Reeves slings a lot of bull (literally) in this action-filled tale of a fight for freedom between Etruscan slavedrivers and oppressed Trojans. The bull stampede is not to be missed. AKA: "The Last Glory of Troy." 100 min.
Tharus, Son Of Attila(1962) VHS
In this Italian spectacle, brave warrior and son-of-a-Hun Thaurus meets evil head-on when he goes up against the ever-sleazy Prince Cudrum, who not only rules with an iron fist but has secured the hand of lovely Princess Tamal as well. With Jerome Courtland, Lisa Gastoni and Mimmo Palmara.
The Invincible Gladiator(1962) VHS
Richard Harrison struts his "cuts" as a brave gladiator helping a 10-year-old king depose a greedy regent. All this, and "the Dwarfs of Death," too! With Isabella Corey. 96 min.
Damon And Pythias(1962) VHS
Guy Williams (Disney's "Zorro") stars in this classic tale from ancient Greece in which he plays Damon, who volunteers himself to die in place of close friend Pythias, who has been accused of plotting the assassination of King Dionysis I. With Don Burnett.
Loves Of Salammbo(1962) VHS
Soldier Jacques Sernas leads a group of mercenaries in battle for Carthage against Rome during the First Punic War, but things get ugly when Carthaginian leader Riccardo Garrone refuses to pay the men for their services, and Sernas falls in love with Garrone's daughter, the beautiful Salambo (Jeanne Valerie). Lush sword-and-sandal thriller is based on a Gustave Flaubert story. AKA: "Salambo." 72 min. Dubbed in English.
The Son Of Cleopatra(1962) VHS
A sword-and-sandal extravaganza in which El Kabir, the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, leads his Egyptian rebels against Roman oppression. When El Kabir's brother is imprisoned and killed, he kidnaps the daughter of the Roman governor, with whom he falls in love. With Mark Damon, who later became a successful producer, and Scilla Gabel.
The Centurian(1962) VHS
Ebe, the daughter of an Aegian ruler, falls in love with Vinicius, a Roman centurian wounded in battle. But because of the bad blood between their people and the important suitors they each have, trouble ensues, leading to some nasty battles and problems for the lovers. Jacques Sernas, Genevieve Grad, Gordon Mitchell and John Drew Barrymore star.
Gladiator Of Rome(1963) VHS
Usurpers of the Roman throne imprison the rightful princess and her childhood friend in the dungeons for 14 years. Gaining awesome strength over time, muscleman Gordon Scott frees them and strives to regain the royal birthright. AKA: "Battle of the Gladiators." 100 min.
Hero Of Rome(1963) VHS
American bodybuilder Gordon Scott does battle with streams of barbarian scavengers for the honor of the Eternal City. Lithe and lissome Gabriella Pallotta co-stars.
Giants Of Rome(1963) VHS
Spectacular battles highlight this gladiator epic. Rome is menaced by a secret weapon, and the city's top soldiers discover exactly what it is: a big catapult with lots of Gauls. Richard Harrison stars. 98 min.
Taur The Mighty(1963) VHS
The mighty Taur is out to free a group of young men who have been turned into slaves by an evil emperor. There's some nifty sand-and-sandal action here with battles, brawls and swords. No one's gonna mess with Taur, baby. Joe Robinson, Bella Cortez.
The Three Avengers(1963) VHS
There's three times the action, three times the heroics and three times the beefcake in this costume saga starring screen Hercules Alan Steel as the leader of a trio of adventurers who battle tyranny. With Mimmo Pamera.
The Slave Girls Of Sheba(1963) VHS
A sexy gladiator epic in which the heroic Dimitri attempts to save Japhir, the Captain of the Black Eagle, from death by the tyrant Demitrius. At the same time, a pair of sensuous slave girls get involved in the proceedings. Jose Suarez, Linda Cristal and Cristina Grasoni star; co-written by Sergio Leone!
Sword Of Damascus(1963) VHS
Comedy and adventure mix as thief Tony Russel swindles most of the denizens of Damascus until he meets the loveliest gal around. When she is captured because of his antics, he frees her, but soon finds himself in hot water when he uses his gift of magic to help rebels fighting Roman soldiers. Luciana Gilli and Gianni Solaro also star.
Colossus And The Amazon Queen(1964) VHS
A duo of beefy gladiators fresh from the Trojan War are bamboozled into sailing for a secret island, captured by lusty Amazons, and kept as walking sperm banks. Rod Taylor and Ed Fury star in this titillating sheets-and-shackles adventure. 94 min.
Terror Of The Steppes(1964) VHS
Is it Slinky, Toy from Hell? No, but just as fearsome: a bloody tyrant closes his grip on slave girls and dirt farmers until muscleman Kirk Morris puts a kink in his coils. Moira Orfei co-stars.
Lion Of Thebes(1964) VHS
This lion's not cowardly. He's actually heroic Mark Forrest, who in this gladitorial saga helps save lovely Helen of Troy from a shipwreck and accompanies her to the city of Thebes, where they find themselves embroiled in court intrigue and conspiracies (proving that there's no honor among Thebes). With Yvonne Furneaux. 88 min.
Coriolanus, Hero Without A Country(1964) VHS
Former Tarzan Gordon Scott leads the Plebians against the evil Roman senate in this gladiator spectacular boasting muscular heroics and expert battle scenes. Alberto Lupo and Lilla Brignone also star. AKA: "Thunder of Battle."
Revolt Of The Barbarians(1964) VHS
Rome wasn't robbed in a day. At least that's what a gladiator discovers when he learns that the Governor of Gaul is cheating Rome of gold shipments. (Political corruption was rampant centuries before Watergate. ) Roland Carey and Gerardo Marini star.
Gladiators 7(1964) VHS
Thrilling Imperial Rome opus plays like "The Magnificent Seven in Togas," as seven brave soldiers go up against the cruel tyrants who have been controlling the city of Sparta. When gladiator leader Richard Harrison saves the princess, he gets a "Sparta kiss." With Loredana Nusciak, Livio Lorenzon. 92 min.
Challenge Of The Gladiator(1964) VHS
While Nero rules over his corrupt empire, rebel slave Spartacus saves the day with a revolt. Rock Stevens, Gloria Milland star in this spectacle that'll make you say "I love you, Spartacus."
Two Gladiators(1964) VHS
After Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies, a senator of the Tribune attempts to find the twin brother of the cruel, new emperor. The plan is to have the level-headed sibling take his brother's place, but there are several hurdles to leap before that can occur. Richard Harrison, Moira Ortel star.
Triumph Of The Ten Gladiators(1964) VHS
Muscleman fave Dan Vadis leads an army of beefy gladiators into a mission that has them kidnapping a queen. When they discover they've been duped, the men try to change things by battling it out in a series of wild fights (and by, in one scene, disguising themselves as women and flirting with guards!). Truly, this is no mere status quo Vadis. With Stanley Kent, John Heston.
The Viking Queen(1967) VHS
Finnish beauty Carita is the titular character, a scantily-clad Nordic queen who teams with Roman governor Don Murray to keep peace between the Vikings and British tribes. The two leaders fall in love, but a Roman officer sneakily begins calling the shots and captures Carita, starting a war between the different factions. With Adrienne Cori and Donald Houston. 91 min.
Amazons And Gladiators(2000) VHS
When her parents are killed in a raid led by the ruthless Roman general Crassius, 12-year-old Serena vows revenge. Living the life of a slave for 10 years, Serena finally escapes and joins Queen Zenobia's Amazon warriors, where she prepares to fulfill her destiny in a final battle with Crassius. Sweeping sword and sandal epic stars Patrick Bergin, Jennifer Rubin, Richard Norton and Nichole M. Hiltz. 89 min.
The Arena(2001) VHS
After the cruel Roman governor Timarchus is banished by Julius Caesar, the humiliated outcast exacts revenge on a Druid maiden, a slave girl and a barbarian by forcing them to battle each other as gladiators in front of a frenzied crowd. Lisa Degan and Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal star in this violent and erotic tale of those who live and die by the sword. 92 min.