The Slave | movie | 1962 | Official Trailer - video Dailymotion Dailymotion• Jan 31, 2024 Quick Facts 1963
Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot , Ron Randell, and Massimo Girotti Based on: The 1961 novel by Florence A. Seward Country: Co-production between Italy and France Key Themes The Architect's Dilemma Gold for the Caesars
Set during the final year of Domitian's reign, the narrative centers on Pro-consul Maximus's desperate need for gold. This "Gold for the Caesars" is intended to bribe the Roman Senate and secure his path to the throne as a successor to the ailing emperor. Clash of Cultures The Slave | movie | 1962 | Official
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A classic trope of the genre, the film includes a romantic subplot between Lacer and Penelope, the mistress of the ruthless Maximus. This relationship adds personal stakes to Lacer's mission, as he must navigate the jealousies of his powerful owner.
The story features a constant threat from Spanish , portraying the friction between Roman imperial expansion and indigenous resistance. This tension culminates in a spectacular finale involving a flash flood triggered by the destruction of a dam. Romantic Conflict
André De Toth , Sabatino Ciuffini, and Riccardo Freda (uncredited)