This is an Italian 1965 colour film, directed and written by Domenico Paolella. Other writers include Luciano Martino and Ernesto Gastaldi. Production companies are Romana Film and Titanus. The stars of the film are Peter Lupus (of "Mission Impossible" and Hercules films), Mario Petri and Helga Line.
In ancient Arabia, a powerful man named Goliath helps a king restore his throne and rescue his daughter from an evil band of mercenaries. To help fulfil these missions, he must become a member of this army of Damascus. It also means he has to be a spy as well as a wrestler who comes head to head with another equal strongman. Meanwhile the princess has little time left as she's imprisoned and her betrothed is also taken away.
A lot of action, fighting and sunshine. The costumes are beautiful. The sets are amazing. No CGI was ever used in this. A classic film set in ancient times where it even feels as if you're there. Old style films were ultra realistic and organic. Besides some quite long scenes of dialogue, this is a cracking good watch. I give this a delightful 7/10.
My personal likes are sweet friendliness of the fighting male characters, from brutes to companions. There is a lot of warmth that should be included in films today!
My personal dislikes is the treachery and slimeball traits of the villains.
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