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Cast
Julien Bocher
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Hervé Lacroix
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Damien Boisseau
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Douglas Wick
as Self - Film Producer
David Franzoni
as Self - Screenwriter
Laurent Aknin
as Self - Historian
Pierre Baron
as Self - Historian
Claude Aziza
as Self - Historian
Floren Fourcart
as Self - Historian
Lou Ferrigno
as Self - Actor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime0h 54m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History, TV Movie
Votes9
DirectorJérôme Korkikian
WritersJérôme Korkikian
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
About Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.
Directed by Jérôme Korkikian, Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic leans on a strong ensemble — Julien Bocher, Hervé Lacroix, Damien Boisseau — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.
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