The Sword and the Cross
1956, Italian. Directed by Guido Brignone.
An unforgettable spectacle of marvels and miracles
Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 13 December 1956
- Original title
- Escravas de Cartago
- Country
- Italy, Mexico, Spain
- Written by
- Nicola Manzari, Francesco Thellung, Francesco De Feo
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How long is The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Sword and the Cross have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Sword and the Cross on?
The Sword and the Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1956. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sword and the Cross?
If you liked The Sword and the Cross, try Kings of the Sun, Supercross, Sahara.
Who directed The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross (1956) was directed by Guido Brignone and stars Gianna Maria Canale, Jorge Mistral, Marisa Allasio.