Siege of Syracuse
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
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Siege of Syracuse
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 17, 1960
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
User Score
53%
Original Title
L'assedio di Siracusa
Production Companies
Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Glomer Film, Galatea Film
Director
Pietro Francisci
Description
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.