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The Loves of Salammbo
“The Mighty Spectacle of Forbidden Love!”
4.8 / 10• 1960• 1h 50m•NR• Italian
Adventure
Storyline
During the 3rd century B.C. a horde of barbarians are hired by the Phoenian city of Carthage to fight against the Roman empire, but when the city's ruler is unable to fulfill the promised payment made to the mercenaries, they attack the African settlement, where Salammbô --the king's daughter and high priestess of goddess Tanit- tries to settle the matter when the Barbarian leader who has fallen for her steals the sacred veil of Carthage from the temple, without taking into account the evil schemes of a powerful member of the council of wise men.
Cast & Crew
Jeanne Valérie
Salambo
Lead
Jacques Sernas
Mathos
Edmund Purdom
Narr Havas
Arnoldo Foà
Splendius
Riccardo Garrone
Hamilcar
Kamala Devi
Maiden
Charles Fawcett
Annone
Brunella Bovo
Neshma
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergio Grieco's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Loves of Salammbo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
