

Sign of the Gladiator
1959-03-05 · 98 min · ★ 4.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Guido Brignone
- Production companies
- Glomer Film, Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Tele Film GmbH, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
- Countries
- Germany, France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Anita EkbergZenobia, Queen of Palmira
Georges MarchalMarcus Valerius, Roman Consul
Folco LulliZemanzius, Zenobia's Prime Minister
Jacques SernasJulianus, Roman Centurian
Lorella De LucaBathsheba, the Vestal
Alberto FarneseMarcello
Mimmo PalmaraLator
Alfredo VarelliVithos
Remo De AngelisJulianus' Friend
Paul MüllerHigh Priest
Chelo AlonsoErica, Zemanzius' Favourite and Dancer
Gino CerviAurelianus, Emperor of Rome
Relja BašićSoldier (uncredited)
Arturo BragagliaNobleman (uncredited)
Angelo CasadeiGeneral (uncredited)
Aristide CatoniSenator (uncredited)
Arturo DominiciZenobia's Officer (uncredited)
Armando FracassiServant (uncredited)
Terzo MonachesiSenator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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