Colossus of the Stone Age (1962)
"Maciste contro i mostri" (original title)

Wandering strongman Maxxus comes upon two warring tribes, the Sun worshipers and the Moon worshipers. He saves the leader of the Sun tribe from a sea monster, then later on when the Moon ... See full summary »

Director:

Guido Malatesta

Writers:

Arpad DeRiso, Guido Malatesta

Stars:

Reg Lewis, Margaret Lee, Luciano Marin

Cast

Credited cast:
Reg Lewis	...	Maciste - U.S. version: Maxus
Margaret Lee	...	Moah
Luciano Marin	...	Idar son of Dorak
Andrea Aureli	...	Rhia
Birgit Bergen	...	Agmir - Nude Blonde
Nello Pazzafini	...	Fuwan - Stud
Miria Kent	...	Woman of the Sun
Fulvia Gasser	...	Woman of the Sun
Rocco Spataro	...	Dorak
Ivan Pengow	...	Gamel the Fire Keeper
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nando Angelini
Laura Brown
Mimmo Maggio
Nino Milano
Alfredo Zammi

Storyline

Wandering strongman Maxxus comes upon two warring tribes, the Sun worshipers and the Moon worshipers. He saves the leader of the Sun tribe from a sea monster, then later on when the Moon tribe attacks and kidnaps the Sun tribe's women, they call upon Maxxus for help.

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Plot Keywords:

tribe | ice | sacrifice | beheading | battle | 

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Genres:

Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

25 April 1962 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules

Company Credits

Production Co:

E.U.R. Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Fuwan: [speaking of Maciste] May his death be slow and painful.

User Reviews

Two Tribes Go to War

"A hydra is threatening the countryside and the people are terrified for their lives. The people's only hope of survival rests with Maxus, a powerful man who has the strength of many men. Before Maxus can battle the multi-headed monster, he must face other challenges in order to prove himself worthy and to prepare for the fateful battle," according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.

Actually, the story mainly involves a struggle between two pre-historic tribes: the "Good" or "Sun" worshipers, and the "Bad" or "Moon" worshipers. The "Sun" tribe of Nomads has decided to settle and live in peace; but, they pick land claimed by nearby "Moon" worshiping Cavemen. Bodybuilder Reg Lewis (as Maciste, or Maxus in English) does not belong to any tribe; however, he bonds with "Sun" leader Luciano Marin (as Idar), after saving him (and his woman) from a sea monster. The plot thickens when Mr. Lewis and "Moon" tribe woman Margaret Lee (as Moah) fall in love.

In English, misleadingly reproduced as "Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules". The English dubbing is dreadful; in a couple of scenes, two completely different voices dub Lewis. The bleached-blond muscleman throws cavemen around, and poses. Mr. Marin essays his part better than others; but, considering the shoddiness of the production, it's a wasted effort. The best part of the movie is the added-on TV theme song, "The (Mighty) Sons of Hercules".

*** Maciste contro i mostri (4/25/62) Guido Malatesta ~ Reg Lewis, Margaret Lee, Luciano Marin