Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal (1937): Cast
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal is a 1937 historical drama directed by Carmine Gallone, starring Annibale Ninchi as Publis Cornelius Scipio, Camillo Pilotto and Lamberto Picasso. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Carmine Gallone
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- ENIC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal About?
The premise of Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal without spoilers.
A 1937 Italian spectacular epic produced under the Fascist regime, it dramatizes the Second Punic War. The story follows Scipio Africanus as he struggles to convince the Roman Senate to raise an army against Hannibal, culminating in the decisive Battle of Zama where Scipio finally defeats the Carthaginian general.
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- antiquity
- roman history
- based on history
- loosely based on historical events
- 3rd century b.c.
- 200s b.c.
- roman republic
- smithy
- sicily
- roman soldier
- war veteran
- national pride
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- harangue
- trireme
- galley
- queen
- numidia
- maghreb
- conquest
- forced suicide
- suicide by poison
- peace deal
- catapult
- spy
- armies clashing
- battlefield
- cavalry charge
- military strategy
- second punic war
- hannibal
- roman salute
- north africa
- sword and sandal
- propaganda
- italy
- carthage
- peplum
- elephant stampede
- elephant
- ancient rome
- character name in title
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal Cast & Characters
Annibale Ninchi leads the cast as Publis Cornelius Scipio, with Camillo Pilotto as Hannibal and Lamberto Picasso as Hasdrubal, advisor to Hannibal. Directed by Carmine Gallone; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director Carmine Gallone
- Annibale Ninchi as Publis Cornelius Scipio
- Camillo Pilotto as Hannibal
- Lamberto Picasso as Hasdrubal, advisor to Hannibal
- Isa Miranda as Velia, a Roman woman
Also Starring in Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal
· 54 more- Guglielmo Barnabò Furius, fat Roman
- Franco Coop Mezio, Roman soldier
- Alberto Sordi Comparsa soldato romano (uncredited)
- Ugo Sasso Ufficiale
- Mario Carotenuto
- Carlo Tamberlani Ambasciatore Romano
- Alberto De Martino Il figlio di Scipione (uncredited)
- Carlo Ninchi Lelius
- Fosco Giachetti Captain Massinissa
- Achille Majeroni Principe del Senato
- Carlo Duse Messo di Magone
- Olinto Cristina Altro ambasciatore cartaginese
- Antonella Steni Una Bambina
- Diana Lante Moglie di Scipione
- Marcello Giorda King Syphace
- Raimondo Van Riel Maharbale
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- Carlo Lombardi Lucio
- Mario Gallina Ambasciatore cartaginese
- Gino Viotti Mercante Fenicio
- Enzo Biliotti
- Memo Benassi Cato
- Ciro Galvani Quinto Fabio Massimo
- Piero Carnabuci Il Reduce della Battaglia
- Vittorio Vaser
- Franco Brambilla Ragazzo Romano
- Alfredo De Antoni Anziano Cartaginese
- Marcello Spada Arunte
- Clara Padoa Schiava di Sofonisba
- Sandro Bianchi
- Francesca Braggiotti Queen Sophonisba
- Fernando Solieri Anziano Cartaginese
- Carlo Simoneschi
- Albino Principe
- Giorgio Covi
- Bruno Calabretta
- Alberto Campi
- Federico De Martino
- Gustavo Conforti
- Cesare Gambarelli
- Walter Lazzaro
- Guglielmo Longo
- Giorgio Marcello
- Otello Polini
- Gennaro Sabatano
- Ernesto Torrini
- Amedeo Vecci
- Franca Vella
- Carla Zaccaria
- Armando Zuccarelli
- Rosina Adrario
- Nino Altieri
- Ruggero Angeletti
- Antimo Reyner
- Vittorio Capanni
More from Carmine Gallone
More films directed by Carmine Gallone: Don Camillo: Monsignor, Carthage in Flames, Michael Strogoff and Don Camillo’s Last Round.
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “스키피오 아프리카누스 : 한니발의 패배” and “Escorpión, el africano”.
- Also known as
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- 스키피오 아프리카누스 : 한니발의 패배
- Escorpión, el africano
- Karthagos Fall
- Scipion l'Africain
- Сципион Африканский
- 스키피오 아프리카누스
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Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal released?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal was released on August 4, 1937.
Who directed Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal was directed by Carmine Gallone.
More films by Carmine Gallone Who is in the cast of Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal?
Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal stars Annibale Ninchi as Publis Cornelius Scipio, Camillo Pilotto as Hannibal and Lamberto Picasso as Hasdrubal, advisor to Hannibal, among 58 credited actors.
Does Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal have a post-credit scene?
No. Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal in?
The original language of Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal is Italian.
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