The Cantabrians (1980)
Los cántabros
In this film Paul Naschy embodies the Roman general Agrippa Vipsanio in a fierce battle against the tribal leaders Cantabrians, Corocota. Fierce battles, gladiators fighting, adventure and intrigue in this film as in the Roman conquest of Hispania.
- Date of release
- 1980-01-01
- TMDB
- 0.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- History, War
- Director
- Paul Naschy
Casting
- Paul Naschy — Marco Vespasiano Agripa
- Verónica Miriel — Elia
- Alfredo Mayo — Lábaro
- Julia Saly — Selenia
- Blanca Estrada — Turenia
- Andrés Resino — César Augusto
- Antonio Iranzo — Sonanso
- Ricardo Palacios — Gurco
- Pepe Ruiz — Hurón
- Paloma Hurtado — Calpurnia
- Frank Braña — Próculo
- Mariano Vidal Molina — Salvio
Interesting facts
The Cantabrians is a 1980 sword and sandal film about the Cantabrian Wars, starring and directed by Paul Naschy. The film describes the conflict between Cantabrian guerrilla leader Corocotta and Roman general Marcus Agrippa.
Production and reception
Naschy took this project over from Spanish horror film director Amando de Ossorio, who had originally been hired to direct it; Naschy totally rewrote the screenplay and recast the film. Appearing under his assumed name as lead actor, he used his real name, Jacinto Molina, as director and screenwriter. The film "failed miserably at the box office".
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