Brennus, Enemy of Rome (1963)
"Brenno il nemico di Roma" (original title)

Director:

Giacomo Gentilomo

Writers:

Adriano Bolzoni (dialogue), Arpad DeRiso,

Stars:

Gordon Mitchell, Ursula Davis, Massimo Serato

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gordon Mitchell	...	Brenno
Ursula Davis	...	Nissia
Massimo Serato	...	Marco Furio Camillo
Tony Kendall	...	Quinto Fabio
Erno Crisa	...	Decio Vatinio
Vassili Karis	...	(as Mark Vassilli)
Margherita Girelli	...	Catulla
Carla Calò	...	Sacerdotessa
Nerio Bernardi
Andrea Aureli
Michel Gaida
Anna-Maria Pace
Roland Gray
Carlo Lombardi
Lucio De Santis

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

ancient rome

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Taglines:

Before Conan, There was one Barbarian renowned for his ferocity...

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

21 December 1963 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Brennus, Enemy of Rome

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alta Vista, Victory Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Several cuts above most films in the genre....

Brennus, Enemy of Rome (aka Battle of the Valiant) is several cuts above most films in its genre. The well drawn characters and intricate plot are mostly responsible for its superiority, not to mention the fact that most of the story is historically accurate. A brisk pace with lots of action account for more of its success. But primarily it is the two main characters so well portrayed with superior acting by the fierce Gordon Mitchell (Brennus) and the handsome, urbane Tony Kendall as Quintus Fabius. All these elements add up to a rousing tale that will keep viewers enthralled culminating in a grand duel mano a mano by the principals. It is hard to believe that Kendall was not cast in more roles of this sort, he looks perfect for the part of a patrician military officer and is entirely natural and comfortably credible in acting the part. Mitchell, of course, did many roles of this sort and was at his best in them. Brennus is one of his best; see also "The Fury of Achilles" and "Julius Caesar Against the Pirates" for two more of his best. Films such as these are both exciting and entertaining, sometimes even educational like this one. A resurgence of them would be welcome.