The Colossus of Rhodes (1961): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Colossus of Rhodes is a 1961 adventure drama directed by Sergio Leone, starring Roberto Camardiel as Serse, King of Rhodes, Rory Calhoun and Antonio Casas. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $350,000 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Colossus of Rhodes About?
The premise of The Colossus of Rhodes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A towering bronze‑and‑stone statue looms over a massive 20‑story fortress on Rhodes. While vacationing on the island, Athenian war hero Darios becomes entangled in competing schemes to depose the oppressive king—one driven by native Rhodian patriots and the other by covert Phoenician agents.
The Colossus of Rhodes Cast & Characters
Roberto Camardiel leads the cast as Serse, King of Rhodes, with Rory Calhoun as Darios and Antonio Casas as Phoenician Ambassador. Directed by Sergio Leone; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sergio Leone
- Roberto Camardiel as Serse, King of Rhodes
- Rory Calhoun as Darios
- Antonio Casas as Phoenician Ambassador
- Lea Massari as Diala
Also Starring in The Colossus of Rhodes
· 18 more- Georges Marchal Peliocles
- Conrado San Martín Thar
- Mimmo Palmara Ares
- Nello Pazzafini Man Ringing Gong (uncredited)
- George Rigaud Lisippo, Dario's uncle
- Ángel Menéndez Eteocle (uncredited)
- Félix Fernández Carete, Diala's father
- Carlo Tamberlani Xenon
- Gustavo Re Mercante (uncredited)
- Álvaro de Luna
- Ángel Aranda Koros, Peliocles' brother
- Alfio Caltabiano Creonte
- Mabel Karr Mirte, Peliocles' sister
- Ignazio Dolce
- Fernando Calzado Sirione
- José María Vilches Eros (uncredited)
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- Yann Larvor Mahor
- Arturo Cabré
More from Sergio Leone
More films directed by Sergio Leone, best-rated first: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Duck, You Sucker and For a Few Dollars More.
The Colossus of Rhodes Plot Summary
What happens in The Colossus of Rhodes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set amidst the vibrant and tumultuous landscape of ancient Rhodes around 280 BC, this story follows Darios, a brave Greek military hero who travels to the island to visit his uncle, Lisippo. Rhodes is renowned for its impressive engineering feat — the colossal statue of the god Helios, which stands as a guardian over the harbor, symbolizing both the city’s grandeur and its militaristic power. At this time, Rhodes is contemplating a risky political move: forming an alliance with Phoenicia, an action that could potentially turn it against Greece and spark regional conflict.
Full summary
The whole story of The Colossus of Rhodes, scene by scene
The Colossus of Rhodes Box Office
The Colossus of Rhodes grossed $350,000 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$350K
The Colossus of Rhodes Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES
How Well Do You Know The Colossus of Rhodes?
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The Colossus of Rhodes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Colossus of Rhodes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Colossus of Rhodes released?
The Colossus of Rhodes was released on June 15, 1961.
Who directed The Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was directed by Sergio Leone.
More films by Sergio Leone Who is in the cast of The Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes stars Roberto Camardiel as Serse, King of Rhodes, Rory Calhoun as Darios and Antonio Casas as Phoenician Ambassador, among 22 credited actors.
How much did The Colossus of Rhodes make at the box office?
The Colossus of Rhodes grossed $350,000 worldwide.
Does The Colossus of Rhodes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Colossus of Rhodes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Colossus of Rhodes in?
The original language of The Colossus of Rhodes is Italian.
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