This gladiator spectacle from Italy has Reeves as the man of superhuman strength trying to rid Pompeii of its undesirable elements. Throughout he battles wild animals and armed warriors. Though the story is farfetched, for spectacle it is solid entertainment. The film was shot in
Supertotalscope, which captures the fantastic events, especially the fireworks of the erupting volcano, in graphic scale. Coscripter Leone was soon to become the doyen of spaghetti westerns.
Released:
1960
Rated:
NR
Length:
103 mins