The Barbarians (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, The Barbarians is an adventure film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Revak is an Iberian prince from Penda, a small island where the Carthagian fleet ransacked and enslaved the surviving native men, including him. After an eventful passage aboard a galley, Revak becomes an elephant driver in Carthage city, and could become the favorite of mighty women, but has only one thirst: bloody revenge, at all cost, so the barbarian makes common cause with the attacking Romans, Carthage's historical enemy and rival for Mediterranean hegemony, scorning love...
Who’s in it. The Barbarians stars Jack Palance as Revak, Milly Vitale as Cherata, Guy Rolfe as Kainus and Austin Willis as Varro, among others.
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 Barbarians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barbarians 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 Barbarians (1960)?
- In US, The Barbarians is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Barbarians?
- The Barbarians stars Jack Palance, Milly Vitale, Guy Rolfe, Austin Willis and Richard Wyler.
- When was The Barbarians released?
- The Barbarians was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.