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Duel of the Titans (1961): Cast

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Duel of the Titans is a 1961 adventure film directed by Sergio Corbucci, starring Massimo Girotti as Tazio, Virna Lisi and Piero Lulli. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Duel of the Titans (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Sergio Corbucci
Genre
Adventure
Original language
Italian
Studio
Titanus
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Duel of the Titans About?

The premise of Duel of the Titans without spoilers.

Twin brothers, abandoned as infants and raised by wolves, grow into fierce warriors in pre‑Roman Italy. They lead a rebellion against an oppressive ruler, and after their triumph their paths diverge as each guides his people toward establishing a new settlement that will become the foundation of Rome.

Duel of the Titans Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Duel of the Titans Cast & Characters

Massimo Girotti leads the cast as Tazio, with Virna Lisi as Julia and Piero Lulli as Sulpicius. Directed by Sergio Corbucci; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sergio Corbucci

More films directed by Sergio Corbucci, best-rated first: Django, Navajo Joe, The Great Silence (1968) and Days of Inspector Ambrosio.

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Duel of the Titans Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Duel of the Titans.

Duel of the Titans (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]

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FAQ

Duel of the Titans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Duel of the Titans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Duel of the Titans?

Duel of the Titans runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Duel of the Titans released?

Duel of the Titans was released on December 6, 1961.

Who directed Duel of the Titans?

Duel of the Titans was directed by Sergio Corbucci.

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Who is in the cast of Duel of the Titans?

Duel of the Titans stars Massimo Girotti as Tazio, Virna Lisi as Julia and Piero Lulli as Sulpicius, among 21 credited actors.

Does Duel of the Titans have a post-credit scene?

No. Duel of the Titans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Duel of the Titans in?

The original language of Duel of the Titans is Italian.

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