An Italian peplum from 1964 that moves away from myth and focuses on a group of gladiators, as its title suggests, a revolt led by seven men. Tony Russel leads the cast alongside Massimo Serato, Helga Liné and Nando Gazzolo, in an adventure production of around 90 minutes. The sources available offer little plot detail, so it is best to stick to a general outline.

How it was made

The film was directed by Alberto De Martino, with a screenplay by Sandro Continenza, music by Franco Mannino and cinematography by Pier Ludovico Pavoni. Otello Colangeli handled the editing. The cast includes performers such as Livio Lorenzon, Piero Lulli and Dakar, and the picture belongs to the Italian peplum tradition that flourished in those years.

Reception and legacy

It opened in Italy on 28 December 1964. The sources consulted do not record its critical reception or any awards, so its place in film history should be assessed cautiously. It is also known as The Revolt of the Seven, The Spartan Gladiator and The Spartan Gladiators.