Well- I chose poorly and watched TH CONQUEROR OF THE ORIENT (1962). It wasn't a total loss since I can get a kick out of most sword & sandal films but it was pretty lame. The sword fights are terrible and the star (Rik Battaglia) is a blank onscreen. He has about as much presence as Sam Worthington which is to say NONE. Paul Muller is a pretty good villain but he has little to actually do.
I have no idea whether or not it's any good, but I'd go with MACISTE AGAINST THE MONSTERS... It's got Margaret Lee in it!
ReplyDeleteWell- I chose poorly and watched TH CONQUEROR OF THE ORIENT (1962). It wasn't a total loss since I can get a kick out of most sword & sandal films but it was pretty lame. The sword fights are terrible and the star (Rik Battaglia) is a blank onscreen. He has about as much presence as Sam Worthington which is to say NONE. Paul Muller is a pretty good villain but he has little to actually do.
ReplyDeleteI would suggest Naschy's Los Cantabros if only for Paul's rock star entry into the movie. Don't want to spoil anything so that is all I'll say. ;-)
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