Goliath and the Dragon
by Vittorio Cottafavi
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Actor: Broderick Crawford, Gaby André, Leonora Ruffo, Mark Forest, Philippe HersentDirector: Vittorio Cottafavi
Brand: Alpha Video
Writer: Duccio Tessari
Writer: Ennio De Concini
Writer: Fabio Carpi
Writer: Franco Rossetti
Writer: Marcello Baldi
Writer: Mario Ferrari
Writer: Nicolò Ferrari
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 87 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Alpha Video
Movie Reviews of Goliath and the Dragon
Movie Review: Fearless filmmaking, great image quality
Summary: 5 Stars
The Alpha Video dvd of GOLIATH AND THE DRAGON is from a well-preserved widescreen print, and it's dazzling to look at! To be sure, the color balance goes a bit wonky in a few outdoor scenes, but the aquamarine trees and purple skies almost seem intentional, given the strangeness of director Vittorio Cottafavi's vision. If all the old sword and sandal epics were in this good a shape, the genre would attract many more fans. Great quality for a great price!
The movie itself is a delirious muscleman fantasy from start to finish. A bearded Mark Forest shows off the biggest pecs and widest lats of his generation, and melts everyone with his smile (except scar-faced Broderick Crawford as the cranky villain). The costumes are beautiful, the sets are extravagant, the exterior landscapes are a lush paradise, the monsters are huge puppets, and just when you think the story can't become more bizarre...it does! An absurdly majestic music score by Les Baxter strives to match the melodrama of a hero who dares to revolt against the gods themselves.
Cottafavi will try just about anything to dazzle and disorient the viewer. In one scene, as Goliath approaches, looms above, and then passes over the camera, the point of view turns completely upside-down; the effect is so unexpected and audacious I had to laugh out loud! This is fearless (and yes, perhaps sometimes mindless) filmmaking, and the result is truly dreamlike, if not downright mythic.
Summary of Goliath and the Dragon
Platform: DVD MOVIE Publisher: ALPHA VIDEO Packaging: DVD STYLE BOX A monstrous prehistoric beast lurks deep within a cave. It's one of many fearsome creatures including flying bat-men and a fire-breathing three-headed monster that dwell in a hellish underground labyrinth. The evil tyrant King Eurystheus plans on using this demon-spawn to destroy Goliath the immortal warrior. The King has stolen a precious gem and hidden it in the cave hoping to lure Goliath to his doom. When Goliath escapes unharmed Eurystheus abducts the beautiful princess and chains her up in the dragon's lair. Goliath now must confront the gigantic beast in order to save the woman he loves.The success of Hercules (1957) with Steve Reeves paved the way for a long succession of sword and sandal epics depicting the adventures of legendary heroes. Most like Goliath And The Dragon (advertised as "The mightiest adventure of them all!") were Italian imports dubbed and re-titled for the U.S. market. American stars (such as Broderick Crawford) were often brought in to increase the box-office appeal. Stop-motion animator Jim Danforth (When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth) filmed the special effects scenes of the dragon. Starring: Mark Forest & Broderick CrawfordDirected by: Vittorio Cottafavi DVD Details: BONUS FEATURE: Includes Original Theatrical TrailerRun Time: 88 minutesNumber of Discs: 1Originally Released in 1960ColorNo region encoding; For global distribution.Similar DVD Movies
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