Siege of Syracuse(1960)
L'assedio di Siracusa
Amazing Secret Weapon of Archimedes!
Siege of Syracuse Synopsis
Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
Siege of Syracuse (1960) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Pietro Francisci, released on March 17, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Rossano Brazzi, Tina Louise, Sylva Koscina and Enrico Maria Salerno. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Pietro Francisci
- Writers:
- Ennio De Concini, Giorgio Graziosi, Pietro Francisci
- Producers:
- Enzo Merolle
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Carlini
- Composer:
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Production:
- Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Glomer Film, Galatea Film
- Status:
- Released
Siege of Syracuse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rossano Brazzi
as Archimede
Tina Louise
as Diana / Artemide / Lucrezia
Sylva Koscina
as Clio
Enrico Maria Salerno
as Gorgia
Gino Cervi
as Gerone
Alberto Farnese
as Marcello
Luciano Marin
as Marco
Alfredo Varelli
as Kriton
- Walter Grant
Walter Grant
as Tiresias
- Mara Lombardo
Mara Lombardo
as Selinonte Dancer
- Corinne Capri
Corinne Capri
as Girl in Troupe (uncredited)
Enzo Cerusico
as Giovane allievo (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Pietro Francisci, written by Ennio De Concini, Giorgio Graziosi and Pietro Francisci, produced by Enzo Merolle.
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Siege of Syracuse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Siege of Syracuse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Siege of Syracuse online?
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Siege of Syracuse (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Siege of Syracuse?
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The main cast of Siege of Syracuse (1960) includes Rossano Brazzi, Tina Louise, Sylva Koscina, Enrico Maria Salerno and Gino Cervi. The film was directed by Pietro Francisci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Siege of Syracuse released?
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Siege of Syracuse was released on March 17, 1960 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Siege of Syracuse worth watching?
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Siege of Syracuse (1960) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.