22 Jul 2002
Hero
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Siege of Syracuse
Amazing Secret Weapon of Archimedes!
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
Top Billed Cast
Rossano Brazzi Archimede
Tina Louise Diana / Artemide / Lucrezia
Sylva Koscina Clio
Enrico Maria Salerno Gorgia
Gino Cervi Gerone
Alberto Farnese Marcello
Luciano Marin Marco
Alfredo Varelli Kriton
Walter Grant Tiresias
Mara Lombardo Selinonte Dancer
Corinne Capri Girl in Troupe (uncredited)
Enzo Cerusico Giovane allievo (uncredited)
Antonio Corevi Nobleman (uncredited)
Consalvo Dell'Arti Citizen (uncredited)
Cesare Fantoni Padre di Archimede (uncredited)
Veriano Ginesi Uomo al taverna (uncredited)
Takis Kavouras Guard (uncredited)
Enrico Olivieri Giovane apprendista (uncredited)
Erminio Spalla Taverniere (uncredited)
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