La Rivolta degli schiavi (1960) Directed by Nunzio Malasomma
Adventure
aka: Revolt of the Slaves
Film Synopsis
In the fourth century AD, the Roman emperor Maximin persecutes
Christians, whose beliefs are finding greater support in the army and
amongst the patricians. Sébastien, an officer in the
emperor's personal guard, converts to the new religion and would rather
die under torture than deny his faith. The Christian slave Vibio
rises up against the cruelty of his guards and converts the daughter of
a Roman patrician to Christianity.
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