Goliath and the Dragon (1960): Cast & Plot
Goliath and the Dragon is a 1960 adventure fantasy film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, starring Wandisa Guida as Alcinoe, Sandro Moretti and Broderick Crawford. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goliath and the Dragon About?
The premise of Goliath and the Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A heroic warrior returns to his homeland only to find it threatened by monstrous foes—a swarm of giant bats, three‑headed dogs, and a ferocious dragon. He embarks on a perilous quest across rugged lands, battling each creature with skill and courage. To rescue his wife and protect his people, he must confront these beasts and thwart the schemes of a tyrannical ruler.
Goliath and the Dragon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- camp
- campy
- kaiju
- evil
- warrior
- giant bat
- dog
- dragon
- peplum
- three headed monster
- cerberus
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- hung by wrists
- chained to a wall
- whipping
- bound to x shaped cross
- bare chested male
- greco roman wrestling
- tough guy
- sword fight
- goliath
- superhuman strength
- sword and fantasy
- sword
- violence
- combat
- muscleman
- wrestling
- mixed martial arts
- martial arts
- surrealism
- brother brother relationship
- waterfall
- wall
- tied to a tree
- three headed creature
- sword fighting
- strongman
- snake pit
- slave girl
- scar
- prophecy
- poisoned drink
- palace
- pagan
- little person
- gods
- fire breathing
- feast
- evil king
Goliath and the Dragon Cast & Characters
Wandisa Guida leads the cast as Alcinoe, with Sandro Moretti as Illo and Broderick Crawford as Re Eurito (King Eurystheus). Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vittorio Cottafavi
- Wandisa Guida as Alcinoe
- Sandro Moretti as Illo
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Broderick Crawford as Re Eurito (King Eurystheus) - Renato Terra as Antoneos
Also Starring in Goliath and the Dragon
· 8 more- Ugo Sasso Timocleo di Medar
- Philippe Hersent Androclo
- Claudio Undari Polimorfeo
- Giancarlo Sbragia Tindaro
- Salvatore Furnari Little Peasant
- Gaby André Ismene
- Mark Forest Ercole (Goliath)
- Leonora Ruffo Dejanira
Goliath and the Dragon Plot Summary
What happens in Goliath and the Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hercules descends into the shadowy underworld, facing a string of monsters, Cerberus among them, to retrieve the blood diamond of the goddess of vengeance. This perilous quest is soon revealed as a trap devised by King Eurystheus, who intends not only to seal Hercules’ fate but also to forge alliances that would join him in an assault on Thebes after the hero falls. The episode is a loose, pulpy reimagining of the twelfth labor of Hercules, rocked by vivid action and ruthless secrecy.
Full summary
The whole story of Goliath and the Dragon, scene by scene
Goliath and the Dragon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Goliath and the Dragon.
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Goliath and the Dragon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Goliath and the Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goliath and the Dragon?
Goliath and the Dragon runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Goliath and the Dragon released?
Goliath and the Dragon was released on August 12, 1960.
Who directed Goliath and the Dragon?
Goliath and the Dragon was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
More films by Vittorio Cottafavi Who is in the cast of Goliath and the Dragon?
Goliath and the Dragon stars Wandisa Guida as Alcinoe, Sandro Moretti as Illo and Broderick Crawford as Re Eurito (King Eurystheus), among 12 credited actors.
Does Goliath and the Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. Goliath and the Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Goliath and the Dragon in?
The original language of Goliath and the Dragon is Italian.
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