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Siege of Syracuse

1960 · 107 min

A stately old-fashioned historical spectacle, more talk than battle, with a doomed city and a clever inventor at its heart.

Directed by
Pietro Francisci
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Tagline
Amazing Secret Weapon of Archimedes!
Overview
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.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
War, power, betrayal, love
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Directed by
Pietro Francisci
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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