The Giant of Marathon
by Jacques Tourneur, Mario Bava
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Actor: Daniela Rocca, Mylčne Demongeot, Philippe Hersent, Sergio Fantoni, Steve ReevesDirector: Jacques Tourneur, Mario Bava
Brand: Alpha Video
Producer: Bruno Vailati
Writer: Bruno Vailati
Writer: Alberto Barsanti
Writer: Augusto Frassinetti
Writer: Ennio De Concini
Writer: Raffaello Pacini
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-09-09
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Platform: DOS
Studio: Alpha Video
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Movie Review: Stunning Body of Work
Summary: 5 Stars
The sight of Steve Reeves at the peak of his physical glory will keep you mesmerized since he displays nearly all of it in this entertaining swords and sandals saga of ancient Rome. Wearing his brief loin cloths and showcased in several battle scenes where his torso is given a complete workout, you thank the miracle of film for having preserved this modern day Adonis when he was just starting out in the early 60s. To me, it was always a tie as to who was the most charismatic bodybuilder who played Hercules: Reeves or his fellow American counterpart, Mark Forest. Both had phenomenal bodies with Forest injecting a more powerful trait of sensuality in his portrayals. In real life, he walked away from his booming career in Italy to sing opera and now teaches singing in a Florida college. Oh, those lucky students. Reeves passed away several years ago, having passed up on the chances of playing James Bond and the Clint Eastwood role in a "A Fistful of Dollars." But at least we have the Hercules series to keep both Reeves and Mark Forest with us forever. IF you've never seen Mark Forest, try his "The Lion of Thebes," where he is one sexy muscle giant.
Summary of The Giant of Marathon
Platform: DVD MOVIE Publisher: ALPHA VIDEO Packaging: DVD STYLE BOX A Persian horde is poised on the plains of Marathon set to massacre the population of Athens. Led by the bloodthirsty dictator Darius the invading army outnumbers the defenders six to one. Despite these insurmountable odds Athenian champion Philippides refuses to abandon hope. Embarking on an arduous journey to Sparta the hero tries to enlist the help of the neighboring army before taking to the battlefield to defend his people. Betrayal cunning and bloodshed mark the final epic clash as the armies rage across the battlefield to the seas and underwater. The Giant of Marathon (released in Europe as La Battaglia De Maratona) stars Steve Reeves a pillar of the sword and sandal genre as the hero Philippides. Director Jacques Tourneur's long-spanning career included such genre classics as Cat People I Walked With a Zombie and Curse of the Demon. Italian horror legend Mario Bava is responsible for the stunning cinematography which propels the gruesome battle scenes. Starring: Steve ReevesCinematography by: Mario BavaDirected by: Jacques TourneurScreenplay by: Bruno Vailati Ennio De Concini & Agusto Frassinetti DVD Details: Run Time: 85 minutesNumber of Discs: 1Originally Released in 1959ColorNo region encoding; For global distribution.Similar DVD Movies
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