Scipio the African
Originally released in 1971. Scipio the African is a history/comedy film. directed by Luigi Magni.
Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Ruggero Mastroianni, and Turi Ferro
Synopsis
Years after the Second Punic War, Scipio Africanus finds himself generally unliked, despite his defeat of Hannibal Barca. He and his brother, Scipio Asiaticus, are accused by Marcus Porcius Cato of the theft of 500 talents intended for Rome.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Scipione l'Africano
Ruggero Mastroianni
as Scipione l'Asiatico
Turi Ferro
as Giove Capitolino
Woody Strode
as Massinissa
Silvana Mangano
as Emilia
Vittorio Gassman
as Catone il Censore
Fosco Giachetti
as Aulio Gellio
Ben Ekland
as Tiberio Sempronio Gracco
Christian Aligny
as A senator
Wendy D'Olive
as Licia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ultra Film
- Cinerama Filmgesellschaft
- F.I.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scipio the African about?
Years after the Second Punic War, Scipio Africanus finds himself generally unliked, despite his defeat of Hannibal Barca. He and his brother, Scipio Asiaticus, are accused by Marcus Porcius Cato of...
Who directed Scipio the African?
Scipio the African was directed by Luigi Magni.
How long is Scipio the African?
Scipio the African has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Scipio the African released?
Scipio the African was released on March 3, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scipio the African?
The main cast of Scipio the African includes Marcello Mastroianni, Ruggero Mastroianni, Turi Ferro, Woody Strode, Silvana Mangano.