The Colossus of Rhodes

Name: The Colossus of Rhodes
Genre: Drama, History, Adventure
Released: 1961-01-01
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín, Ángel Aranda

Il colosso di Rodi

1961| 2h 16m| IMDb 5.8

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Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama History Adventure

Sergio Leone's first and only peplum film as director before he began his successfull career with the spaghetti-western film genre. The story of the huge statue built by Xerxes at the mouth of Rhodes harbor to block the movement of Greek ships. The population revolts with the help of a valiant Athenian war hero.

Director: Sergio Leone