Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal
"Facist Italy's 1937 Spectacular Epic"
Originally released in 1937. Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal is a war/drama film. directed by Carmine Gallone. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Camillo Pilotto, Annibale Ninchi, and Fosco Giachetti
Synopsis
A story of the Second Punic Wars, beginning with Scipio's futile pleas to the Roman Senate to build an army to battle Hannibal, that climaxes with the battle of Zama.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Camillo Pilotto
as Hannibal
Annibale Ninchi
as Publis Cornelius Scipio
Fosco Giachetti
as Captain Massinissa
Francesca Braggiotti
as Queen Sophonisba
Marcello Giorda
as King Syphace
Guglielmo Barnabò
as Furius, fat Roman
Isa Miranda
as Velia, a Roman woman
Memo Benassi
as Cato
Franco Coop
as Mezio, Roman soldier
Ciro Galvani
as Quinto Fabio Massimo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- ENIC
- Consorzio Scipione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal about?
A story of the Second Punic Wars, beginning with Scipio's futile pleas to the Roman Senate to build an army to battle Hannibal, that climaxes with the battle of Zama.
Who directed Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal released?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal was released on August 4, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
The main cast of Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal includes Camillo Pilotto, Annibale Ninchi, Fosco Giachetti, Francesca Braggiotti, Marcello Giorda.