Overview

During the 3rd century B.C. a horde of barbarians are hired by the Phoenian city of Carthage to fight against the Roman empire, but when the city's ruler is unable to fulfill the promised payment made to the mercenaries, they attack the African settlement, where Salammbô --the king's daughter and high priestess of goddess Tanit- tries to settle the matter when the Barbarian leader who has fallen for her steals the sacred veil of Carthage from the temple, without taking into account the evil schemes of a powerful member of the council of wise men.

Cast

Jeanne Valérie, Jacques Sernas, Edmund Purdom, Arnoldo Foà, Riccardo Garrone, Kamala Devi, Charles Fawcett, Brunella Bovo

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What is "The Loves of Salammbo" about?

During the 3rd century B.C. a horde of barbarians are hired by the Phoenian city of Carthage to fight against the Roman empire, but when the city's ruler is unable to fulfill the promised payment made to the mercenaries, they attack the African settlement, where Salammbô --the king's daughter and high priestess of goddess Tanit- tries to settle the matter when the Barbarian leader who has fallen for her steals the sacred veil of Carthage from the temple, without taking into account the evil schemes of a powerful member of the council of wise men.

When was "The Loves of Salammbo" released?

The Loves of Salammbo was released in 1960.

Who stars in "The Loves of Salammbo"?

The cast includes Jeanne Valérie, Jacques Sernas, Edmund Purdom, Arnoldo Foà.