The Trojan Horse (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 5.9

The Trojan Horse poster

Released in 1961, The Trojan Horse is an adventure and history film directed by Giorgio Ferroni, running about 105 minutes. “The World's Mightiest Man In The Mightiest Spectacle Ever Filmed” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Guerra di Troia (AKA: Trojan Horse) is a 1961 historical drama film set in the tenth and final year of the Trojan War. The film focuses primarily on the exploits of the Trojan hero Aeneas during this time. The film was directed by Giorgio Ferroni and starred Steve Reeves as Aeneas and John Drew Barrymore as Odysseus. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Who’s in it. The Trojan Horse stars Steve Reeves as Aeneas, Juliette Mayniel as Creusa, John Drew Barrymore as Ulysses and Lidia Alfonsi as Cassandra, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Trojan Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trojan Horse page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Trojan Horse tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Trojan Horse (1961)?
In GB, The Trojan Horse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Trojan Horse worth watching?
The Trojan Horse holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Trojan Horse?
The Trojan Horse stars Steve Reeves, Juliette Mayniel, John Drew Barrymore, Lidia Alfonsi and Edy Vessel.
When was The Trojan Horse released?
The Trojan Horse was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.