The Colossus of Rhodes (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1961, The Colossus of Rhodes is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Sergio Leone, running about 127 minutes. “A monster statue of bronze and stone...A fabulous fortress 20 stories tall!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patriots and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
Who’s in it. The Colossus of Rhodes stars Rory Calhoun as Dario, Lea Massari as Diala, Georges Marchal as Peliocle and Conrado San Martín as Tireo / Thar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Colossus of Rhodes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $350K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Colossus of Rhodes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colossus of Rhodes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)?
- In US, The Colossus of Rhodes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Colossus of Rhodes worth watching?
- The Colossus of Rhodes holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colossus of Rhodes?
- The Colossus of Rhodes stars Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín and Ángel Aranda.
- When was The Colossus of Rhodes released?
- The Colossus of Rhodes was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.