Sign of the Gladiator (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1959, Sign of the Gladiator is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Guido Brignone, running about 98 minutes. “SEE! 10,000 NORSEMEN CHARGE THE VALLEY OF BLOOD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zenobia, Queen of Palmira, revolts against Rome and defeats the Roman troops, but she makes a big mistake when she falls in love with enemy officer Marco Valerio.
Who’s in it. Sign of the Gladiator stars Anita Ekberg as Zenobia, Queen of Palmira, Georges Marchal as Marcus Valerius, Roman Consul, Folco Lulli as Zemanzius, Zenobia's Prime Minister and Chelo Alonso as Erica, Zemanzius' Favourite and Dancer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Sign of the Gladiator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US 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 Sign of the Gladiator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sign of the Gladiator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sign of the Gladiator (1959)?
- In US, Sign of the Gladiator 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 Sign of the Gladiator worth watching?
- Sign of the Gladiator holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sign of the Gladiator?
- Sign of the Gladiator stars Anita Ekberg, Georges Marchal, Folco Lulli, Chelo Alonso and Gino Cervi.
- When was Sign of the Gladiator released?
- Sign of the Gladiator was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.