That's Kirk Morris (Hercules), Enzo Cerusico (Ulysses), Aldo Pini (Tifi), Willy Colombini and Fulvio Carrara. I can't identify the last fellow sitting at the far right. If I ever make a PEPLUM film there'll be a raft scene for sure.
Monday, June 1, 2015
By the Gods!
That's Kirk Morris (Hercules), Enzo Cerusico (Ulysses), Aldo Pini (Tifi), Willy Colombini and Fulvio Carrara. I can't identify the last fellow sitting at the far right. If I ever make a PEPLUM film there'll be a raft scene for sure.
Movie Poster Mondays
Italian poster for GOLIATH AND THE BARBARIANS
The artist got Steve's likeness to near perfection. Not so Chelo.
Friday, May 29, 2015
By the Gods!
Kathryn Grant and Kerwin Mathews in THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD
The old 'new' Sinbad : prior to this film, Sinbad was simply a horny sailor traveling the seven seas but after Ray Harryhausen had him fight mythical creatures created by his claymation special effects well the entire nature of Sinbad changed. Kerwin would star in several European-made PEPLUM adventures after this. As for Kathryn, this would be one of her last starring roles. Excellent score by Bernard Herrmann.
PEPLUM GIF Animation : THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII
Steve Reeves showing his might in THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
By the Gods!
Jack Palance (Torvald) checks out his lead gladiator, played by Joe Robinson, in BARABBAS
This brief scene is filled with subtext. Very little is known of Torvald who's basically portrayed as a total psycho. But keeping with the time period the film was made, we sorta figure out what the director intended his character to be with this scene. He IS one of the more energetic characters in this film.
Behind-the-Scenes
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
By the Gods!
Henry Cavill as Theseus in IMMORTALS
Still no official sequel planned yet even if there's talk about it (link). But then how does one make a sequel to the 2011 film?
Friday, May 22, 2015
By the Gods!
Brad Harris as Hercules in FURY OF HERCULES
Not to be confused with SAMSON, also starring Brad, and basically the same actors and same crew. The main difference? Well, one is better than the other (SAMSON) and Brad wearing a white toga in FURY (see above) as opposed to the mainly burgundy one in SAMSON. I much prefer SAMSON but I like FURY OF HERCULES and even made a Fan Dub of it but story-wise, it's weak.
PEPLUM GIF animation : SPARTACO - SINS OF ROME
From SPARTACO - SINS OF ROME starring Massimo Girotti. Great scene.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
By the Gods!
Wandisa Guida, Gordon Scott and Ombretta Colli hang on for dear life in GLADIATOR OF ROME
Not the greatest PEPLUM ever made but the ending, as passive as this looks, is still quite memorable nonetheless.
Different versions : A QUEEN FOR CAESAR
Here's a comparison between the French and Italian versions for A QUEEN FOR CAESAR. What's interesting is in the way it ends in the French version. Thanks to Alan for providing the French version.
An internet first only available here at PEPLUM TV
In the Italian version, Pascale Petit is wearing a blue wrap while in the French version, below, she's completely nude.
In the French version, Pascale stands up to reveal her nude backside, below, while in the Italian version she remains seated and clothed.
