Films with the genre "Peplum", sorted by revenue

, 1h40
Directed by Pietro Francisci
Origin Italie
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films based on mythology, Musical films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Gianna Maria Canale, Arturo Dominici, Ivo Garrani, Gabriele Antonini

Après avoir affronté le lion de Némée qui terrorisait la région, Hercule s'embarque avec Jason à la recherche de la Toison d'or pour permettre à ce dernier de reconquérir le trône de Thessalie.

, 2h16
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about slavery, Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors Theodore Roberts, Charles de Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Richard Dix, Julia Faye, Rod La Rocque

Despite its epic scale, the Moses story only takes up about the first third of the film. After that, the story changes to a modern setting involving living by the lessons of the commandments. Two brothers make opposite decisions, one, John, to follow his mother's teaching of the Ten Commandments and become a poor carpenter, and the other, Danny, to break every one of them and rise to the top. The film shows his unchecked immorality to be momentarily gainful, but ultimately disastrous.

, 2h
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Documentary, Historical, Peplum
Themes Théâtre, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern, Edmond O'Brien, Greer Garson

Caius Julius surnommé Caesar, ambitieux leader politique, est déterminé à devenir dictateur. Il est accueilli en triomphe dans Rome lors de la célébration des Lupercales. Les sénateurs (et en particulier Cassius), face à la réaction de la foule, en viennent à le considérer comme une menace pour Rome. Mais la popularité dont jouit César rend difficile tout complot contre lui.

, 1h54
Directed by Robert Wise, Raoul Walsh, Sergio Leone
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Films based on mythology, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Political films, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Jacques Sernas, Rossana Podestà, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis, Robert Douglas

The film retells the story of the Trojan War, albeit with some major changes from the Iliad's storyline: Paris of Troy (Jacques Sernas) sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful city-states. His ship is forced to return to Troy in a storm after he has been swept overboard on the shore of Sparta. Paris is found by Helen, Queen of Sparta (Rossana Podestà), with whom he falls in love. He goes to the palace where he finds Helen's husband, King Menelaus (Niall MacGinnis), Agamemnon (Robert Douglas), Odysseus (Torin Thatcher), Achilles (Stanley Baker) and many other Greek kings debating whether to go to war with Troy. Menelaus, who is denied by Helen, sees that his wife and Paris are in love and, pretending friendship, plots Paris' death.

, 2h15
Directed by Victor Saville
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film
Actors Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman, Walter Hampden, Alexander Scourby

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

, 3h
Directed by Frank Borzage
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film
Actors Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon, Martha Hyer, Herbert Lom, Marian Seldes

The story traces Peter's journey from self-sufficient fisherman to his dependency on a risen Christ. It also presents another story of redemption and forgiveness, as he takes in a young Arab/Jewish girl, Fara. As they both learn of Jesus, it changes their lives.

, 2h12
Directed by Henry Koster
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Peplum
Themes Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Films about Jews and Judaism, Children's films
Actors Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood, Viveca Lindfors, Jeff Morrow, Elana Eden

The first part of the film revolves around Ruth, visualized as a pagan idolatress in her youth who serves as the spiritual teacher of a young Moabitess girl, Tebah, who is being prepared to be sacrificed to Chemosh, a Moabite deity. High-priestess Eleilat, along with Ruth, instruct Mahlon, a Judean artisan, to polish Tebah's ritual crown. Mahlon delivers the crown to Ruth at the temple, and he begins to question her about the existence of Chemosh. Ruth becomes doubtful of her religion and ultimately falls in love with Mahlon, sharing an interest in monotheism.

, 2h24
Directed by Richard Fleischer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Seafaring films, Films about religion, Sports films, Transport films, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film
Actors Anthony Quinn, John Arthur Kennedy, Jack Palance, Silvana Mangano, Harry Andrews, Vittorio Gassman

Shortly before the crucifixion of Christ, Pontius Pilate offers to release either Jesus Christ or Barabbas in keeping with the local custom. As the Bible story goes, Barabbas is the one the crowd chooses.

, 1h22
Directed by Mario Bava, Jacques Tourneur
Origin France
Genres Drama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical, Peplum
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Steve Reeves, Mylène Demongeot, Daniela Rocca, Sergio Fantoni, Philippe Hersent, Alberto Lupo

The story is set in 490 BC, the time of the Medic Wars, during which Persian armies sweep through the Ancient world. Having brought home to Athens the Olympic victor's laurel crown, Phillippides becomes commander of the Sacred Guard, which is expected to defend the city-state's liberty, a year after the expulsion of the tyrant Hippias.

, 1h39
Directed by Howard Hawks
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, James Robertson Justice, Dewey Martin, Sydney Chaplin, James Hayter

In ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) is obsessed with preparing his tomb for the "second life". Dissatisfied with his own architects' offerings, he enlists Vashtar (James Robertson Justice), an ingenious man whose devices nearly saved his own people from being conquered and enslaved by Khufu. Khufu offers to free Vashtar's people if he will build Khufu a robber-proof tomb - although Vashtar will have to die when the pyramid-tomb is completed, to guard its secrets. During the years that the pyramid is being built, Pharaoh demands tribute and labor from all his territories, amassing gold and treasures to be interred with him.

, 2h21
Directed by Robert Rossen, Bernard Vorhaus
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Action, Adventure, Historical, Peplum, Romance
Themes Politique, Political films, Films about royalty
Actors Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Fredric March, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Hordern, Harry Andrews

In the beginning of the film, Demosthenes is propagating for war to resist Philip II's takeover of Greek city-states.

, 1h40
Directed by Douglas Sirk
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Adventure, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa
Actors Jeff Chandler, Jack Palance, Ludmila Tcherina, Rita Gam, Jeff Morrow, George Dolenz

During the fifth century the Roman Empire has been split in two and come under attack of the Huns under Attila. Roman centurion Marcian is captured by Hun soldiers and interrogated by Attila, who wishes to learn the ways of the Romans. Marcian manages to escape on a horse by charming Attila's daughter Kubra. He goes to Constantinople to warn the Eastern Empire about the Huns. However Emperor Theodosius is intent on doing deals with the barbarians.

, 1h57
Directed by Mario Bava, Mario Camerini
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror, Peplum
Themes Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Poésie, Transport films, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Adaptation d'un poème, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Kirk Douglas, Silvana Mangano, Anthony Quinn, Franco Interlenghi, Rossana Podestà, Jacques Dumesnil

The story is about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of the Trojan war, and the adventures that befell him.

, 1h45
Directed by Don Chaffey
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Peplum
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Seafaring films, Films based on mythology, Poésie, Transport films, Films about dragons, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology, Adaptation d'un poème, Dans la Grèce mythologique, Films based on Greco-Roman mythology
Actors Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Honor Blackman, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Nigel Green

Pelias (Douglas Wilmer), misinterpreting the prophecy given to him by the god Zeus (Niall MacGinnis), usurps the throne of Thessaly by killing King Aristo and most of his family. The infant Jason is spirited out by one of Aristo's soldiers. Pelias encounters one of the king's daughters, Briseis (Davinia Taylor), seeking sanctuary in the temple of the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman) and slays her. Because the murder has profaned her temple, the angry Hera becomes Jason's protector. She, disguised as the high Priestess, warns Pelias to beware of a man wearing one sandal.

, 1h58
Directed by Pietro Francisci
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films set in Africa, Political films
Actors Anthony Quinn, Sophia Loren, Irène Papas, Henri Vidal, Ettore Manni, Claude Laydu

The story is set in 450 A.D. The Huns, a horde of barbarians from the distant plains of Asia, move toward the rich western lands of Germania, led by a savage chief, Attila.