Summaries

The Dacian kingdom lies at the eastern border of the Roman Empire.Only the river Danube separates the two mortal enemies.The Dacian king Decebalus knows that soon the vastly superior Roman legions will cross the river and attack Dacia.

The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus a young roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was raised in.—Aura Vatafu

Details

Keywords
  • roman empire
  • patriotism
  • occupation
  • peplum
  • patriotic film
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
Release date Jan 2, 1966
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin France Romania
Language Romanian
Filming locations Hârsova, Romania
Production companies Franco London Films Romania Film Studioul Cinematografic Bucuresti

Box office

Budget $20113000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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