The Ten Gladiators (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1963, The Ten Gladiators is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Gianfranco Parolini, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Roccia and a band of fellow gladiators join forces with a patrician named Glaucus Valerius to replace Nero, (and his evil henchman, Tigelinus), with a new emperor: Servius Galba. During the course of this bloody struggle, the gladiators lose their mentor and trainer - Resius - and then must rescue Lidia, Resius' beautiful niece, from death on the cross.

Who’s in it. The Ten Gladiators stars Roger Browne as Glaucus Valerius, José Greci as Livia, Dan Vadis as Roccia and Franca Parisi as Poppea, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Ten Gladiators has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ten Gladiators page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ten Gladiators tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ten Gladiators (1963)?
In US, The Ten Gladiators is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ten Gladiators worth watching?
The Ten Gladiators holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ten Gladiators?
The Ten Gladiators stars Roger Browne, José Greci, Dan Vadis, Franca Parisi and Gianni Rizzo.
When was The Ten Gladiators released?
The Ten Gladiators was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.