Zenobia, Queen of Palmira, revolts against Rome and defeats the Roman troops... But she makes a big mistake when she falls in love with enemy officer Marco Valerio.
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| Anita Ekberg | ... | Zenobia - Queen of Palmira | |
| Georges Marchal | ... | Marcus Valerius - Roman Consul | |
| Folco Lulli | ... | Zemanzius - Zenobia's Prime Minister | |
| Chelo Alonso | ... | Erica - Zemanzius' Favorite and Dancer | |
| Gino Cervi | ... | Aurelianus - Emperor of Rome | |
| Jacques Sernas | ... | Julianus - Roman Centurian | |
| Lorella De Luca | ... | Bathsheba - the Vestal | |
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Alberto Farnese | ... | Marcello |
| Paul Muller | ... | Slave Master | |
| Mimmo Palmara | ... | Lator | |
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Alfredo Varelli | ... | Vithos |
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Sergio Sauro | ... | Flavio |
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Arturo Bragaglia | ||
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Remo De Angelis | ||
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Zenobia, Queen of Palmira, revolts against Rome and defeats the Roman troops under the command of the consul Marcus Valerius. Forced into slavery and tortured in the cross, Marcus manages to escape, and come to the presence of the queen, offering her his services. They fall in love, which complicates his task, and his loyalty towards Rome. Marcus will help the Romans to conquer her territory, but he will also save her life from a coup led by the treacherous Zemanzius. Written by Artemis-9
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ItalianRelease Date:
23 September 1959 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sheba and the Gladiator See more »Filming Locations:
Globus-Dubravafilm, Zagreb, CroatiaCompany Credits
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(end title song, US dubbed version)
(1959)
Music by Dominic Frontiere
Lyrics by Milton Raskin
Sung by Bill Lee
Played by the Al Simms Sextet
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This was the first Italian sword and sandal epic for Cuban actress Chelo Alonso. See more »Goofs
The real Zenobia was very likely dark-haired and dark-skinned. See more »Quotes
Slave Master: [to Marcus Valerius] For what you have done, I will make you suffer. Take him out to the cross. I'll show you. Up in the sun, and such a thirst that you'll ask us for death. But you'll pay more. Pay until you never forget. Put him up now.See more »
Soundtracks
Xenobia(end title song, US dubbed version)
(1959)
Music by Dominic Frontiere
Lyrics by Milton Raskin
Sung by Bill Lee
Played by the Al Simms Sextet
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I assume this isn't the easiest film for people to see. It isn't on video (to my knowledge), doesn't turn up at cinema's. In Australia it turns up occasionally on our foriegn language channel as part of their "sword & sandal" series. And my God, Anita Ekberg. Already a fan of her....um, talents. This film offers a rare view of more of her talents than before. Her outfits are very sensuous. Given the chance to meet her, I think my manhood would have shrunk away, as she is a very powerful icon, yet watched from a far, she is an Amazonian entity to adore. For serious film fans, you shouldn't feel guilty for watching this "trash", as Sergio Leone's name can be glimpsed in the writers credits!