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The Sword and the Cross

1956Movie1 h 27 min

History
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A moving history movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

An unforgettable spectacle of marvels and miracles

Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.

Feels like

  • Italian Peplum Drama
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Slavery Narrative
  • Political Intrigue
  • Sisterly Bond
  • Melodramatic Tone
  • Ancient World Setting
  • Class Conflict
  • Somber Atmosphere

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Guido Brignone
Written by
Francesco De Feo, Nicola Manzari, Mario Guerra
Produced by
Gregorio Walerstein
Music by
Enzo Masetti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 13, 1956 · 1 h 27 min · Violence

Released
December 13, 1956
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Action
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Italy, Mexico, Spain
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sword and the Cross?"

Questions about The Sword and the Cross

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sword and the Cross?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Sword and the Cross worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Sword and the Cross okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Sword and the Cross in English?

ItalianSpanish

No, it was made in Italian, with some Spanish.