Movie Details
Theatrical Release:October 1st, 1962
Original Language:Italian
Production Companies:Stella Film Fides Films
The Loves of Salammbo (1962)
"The Mighty Spectacle of Forbidden Love"Movie
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Plot
During the 3rd century BC a horde of barbarians are hired by the Phoenian city of Carthage to fight against the Roman empire but when the citys ruler is unable to fulfill the promised payment made to the mercenaries they attack the African settlement where Salammbô the kings daughter and high priestess of goddess Tanit tries to settle the matter when the Barbarian leader who has fallen for her steals the sacred veil of Carthage from the temple without taking into account the evil schemes of a powerful member of the council of wise men
