(1971) Kartal Tibet, Eva Bender, Seher Seniz, Bilal Inci, Fatma Belgen, Atif Kakptan.  Although Tarkan Vs. the Vikings is filled with the cheapest costumes imaginable, cardboard sets, inept special effects, and cheesy monsters, it’s the best Turkish movie we’ve ever seen from the ‘60s or ‘70s.  It really does have that kind of “big epic-spectacle film” feel to it...

(1961) Falco Lulli, Jose Jaspe, Leonora Ruffo. The downtrodden peasants of ancient Italy revolt against their evil gentry, who has plagued them with many cruelties. They are led by a heroic peasant who is...

(1964) Lang Jeffries, Jose Greci, Angela Angelucci, Enzo Tarascio, Howard Ross.  This never-before-on-DVD sword and sandal title deals with the Roman Emperor Commodus, who falls for a gorgeous Roman babe who’s in love with one of his soldiers.  When she denies him her affections, he sentences her to be burned at the stake...

(1962) Roland Carey, Chantal Deberg, Daniela Bianchi, Jose Pellicina.  El Cid’s daughters find themselves eyeball to eyeball with their new enemies—their own husbands!   Lots of engaging intrigue subplots lace this film...

(1964) Dan Vadis, Marilù Tolo, Pierre Cressoy, Piero Lulli, Howard Ross, Moira Orfei.   Vadis’ first film as Hercules.  Cressoy is a ruthless prince who teams up with an evil but beautiful witch (played by the stunning Moira Orfei).  She sends his squad of golden warriors to unleash havoc.  Can Hercules stop them...

(1964) Dan Vadis, Helga Line, John Heston, Ursula Davis. Vadis leads gladiators who are banished from the Roman arena. They join forces with Spartacus and his slave army and help

(1960, Upgraded 12/29/22) Mark Forest, Chelo Alonso, Vira Silenti, Angelo Zanolli, Carlo Tamberlani, Frederica Ranchi. Samson's son, Maciste, turns up in ancient Egypt where he leads a slave revolt against the evil Queen Smedes. His goal is to dispose of the Queen and restore the throne to its rightful heir.  But can he resist Smedes incredible...

(1963) Ed Fury, Claudia Mori. The mighty Ursus faces 5 giants; is caught in an earthquake; lives through imprisonment; and ends up in a spectacular battle as he fights to rescue...

(1964) Mark Damon, Scilla Gabel, Arnoldo Foa, Alberto Lupo. A top sword and sandal movie! Damon is the son of Cleopatra, who escaped death from Octavian soldiers. As a man, he heads a desert tribe and is called...;

(1961, Anamorphic Widescreen) Yvonne Furneaux, John Ericson, Renzo Ricci, Gianni Rizzo, Germano Longo.  In this sprawling peplum tale, Furneaux plays the drop-dead gorgeous Semiramis, a vile, scheming member of the King of Assyria’s court. She is an overtly ambitious beauty who doesn’t hesitate...

(1961, Anamorphic Widescreen) Rossana Podestà, Guy Madison, Mario Petri, Giacomo Rossi Stuart.  This lively peplum classic takes place during the time of Julius Caesar's incursion against the Gauls, who have broken their treaty with Rome.  The Gauls are a pretty barbaric bunch and Madison plays a Roman soldier sent in to tame them.  However, in the usual turn of events, he finds himself falling in love...

(1957) Sebastian Fischer, Ilaria Occhini, Rolf Tasna, Katharina Mayberg, Georgio Costantini. A retelling of the legend of Siegfried, who slayed a dragon and bathed in its blood to become nearly invincible.  Siegfried then travels to Burgandy where he wins the heart of the King’s daughter, Krimhilde...

(1964) Andre Lawrence, Lena Martens. Hordes of Spartan soldiers have ransacked Thebes. A group of seven Thebian nobles decide to plan a series of attacks against them. The torture dungeon scene boasts a...

(1964, Upgraded 3/6/24) Steve Reeves, Genevieve Grad, Rik Battaglia. After the Sultan of Muluder is captured, Sandokan (his son) leads a band of warriors through the steamy jungles to free him. Reeves first appearance as...

(1964) Steve Reeves, Jacqueline Sassard, Mimmo Palmara. This action-packed Reeves epic was filmed in Singapore. Reeves reprises his role as Sandokan, a Malaysian rebel who takes on a corrupt British...

(1964) Ray Danton, Guy Madison, Franca Bettoja, Mario Petri. Madison and Danton make a good team in this colorful epic. Sandokan leads a group of soldiers in an effort to retake the throne of Sarawak. They are attacked...