The Barbarians (1953)
September 29, 1953Release Date
Plot.
Rome, 1527. Massimo Colonna is in love with Angela, a member of the Orsinis, the Colonnas'arch enemies. As she is officially engaged to Tancredi Serra, the latter, a faithless individual, has Massimo accused of the murder of Prince Orsini whereas he himself has woven it. Massimo is rejected by an outraged Angela and banned from Rome.Meanwhile the Eternal City has to face a brutal attack by armed invaders from Spain. The Spaniards are about to storm Rome when Massimo and his troops appear. The invading forces are defeated and Massimo is acclaimed by the crowd. After clearing his name, he can marry Angela.
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Cast & Crew.
Pierre Cressoy
Massimo Colonna
Hélène Rémy
Angela Orsini
Vittorio Sanipoli
Tancredi Serra
Luigi Tosi
Benvenuto Cellini
Ferruccio Cerio
Director
Ferrucio Cerio
Director
Alessandro Ferraù
Writer
Mario Francisci
Writer
Details.
Release DateSeptember 29, 1953
Original NameIl Sacco di Roma
StatusReleased
Genres
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Wiki.
The Pagans (original title: Il Sacco di Roma, USA re-issue title: The Barbarians) is a 1953 Italian film directed by Ferruccio Cerio. Based on the 1527 historical event, this film tells the story of the taking of Rome by the Spanish armies of Charles V.