Siege of Syracuse (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1960, Siege of Syracuse is a drama, romance and history film directed by Pietro Francisci, running about 107 minutes. “Amazing Secret Weapon of Archimedes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.
Who’s in it. Siege of Syracuse stars Tina Louise as Diana / Artemide / Lucrezia, Sylva Koscina as Clio, Enrico Maria Salerno as Gorgia and Rossano Brazzi as Archimede, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Siege of Syracuse sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Siege of Syracuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siege of Syracuse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Siege of Syracuse (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Siege of Syracuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Siege of Syracuse worth watching?
- Siege of Syracuse holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Siege of Syracuse?
- Siege of Syracuse stars Tina Louise, Sylva Koscina, Enrico Maria Salerno, Rossano Brazzi and Gino Cervi.
- When was Siege of Syracuse released?
- Siege of Syracuse was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.