Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
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Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic

7.0 2019 54m 4 min read
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.

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Top Cast

Julien Bocher

Julien Bocher

Self - Narrator (voice)

Hervé Lacroix

Hervé Lacroix

Self - Narrator (voice)

Damien Boisseau

Damien Boisseau

Self - Narrator (voice)

Douglas Wick

Douglas Wick

Self - Film Producer

David Franzoni

David Franzoni

Self - Screenwriter

L

Laurent Aknin

Self - Historian

P

Pierre Baron

Self - Historian

C

Claude Aziza

Self - Historian

F

Floren Fourcart

Self - Historian

Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

Self - Actor

John Milius

John Milius

Self - Filmmaker

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone

Self - Filmmaker

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Henri Chrétien

Henri Chrétien

Self - Inventor (archive footage)

William Wyler

William Wyler

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Steve Reeves

Steve Reeves

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic rewards viewers who know what to look for. Led by Julien Bocher and Hervé Lacroix, the film balances spectacle with character. Below you'll find an honest look at the story, the people behind it, and whether it deserves a spot in your queue.

What is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic about?

Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic centers on a premise that unfolds like this: The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent film era to the present day.

The pacing rewards patient viewers, layering small details that pay off later. Themes of ambition, loyalty, and consequence run throughout. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

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Cast and characters of Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic

Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic is anchored by Julien Bocher, Hervé Lacroix, Damien Boisseau, and Douglas Wick, working under the direction of Jérôme Korkikian. The chemistry between the leads is one of the production's quiet strengths.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

Is Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic good? Ratings and reviews

Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic currently holds a 7.0/10 audience score based on 8 ratings, a strong mark that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Critics and casual viewers largely agree on its highs, even when they split on the finale.

What makes Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic worth watching

The case for Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic comes down to a few things it does better than its peers. It commits to its ideas instead of hedging, which is rarer than it should be.

At roughly 54 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Fans on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes repeatedly highlight its rewatch value.

The bottom line

If documentary, history, and tv movie is your lane, Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic is close to essential viewing. Backed by a 7.0/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Press play above, then jump into the comments to share your take.

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