The film is based on the greek legend of damon and pythias, and set during. Damon and pythias gyt williams original 1962 sheet movie. With guy williams, don burnett, ilaria occhini, liana orfei. Damon and pythias were the closest of friends from childhood. Guy williams, don burnett, ilaria occhini, liana orfei, marina berti, arnoldo foa, carlo giustini, curtis bernhardt. While damon and pythias is no ben hur, for a lowbudget sword and sandal movie, its very interesting. Telecharger damon and pythias film complet en francais vf.
Alhambra records proudly presents on this cd the world premiere release of angelo francesco lavagninos complete original score in stereo for the 1962 peplum movie damon and pythias which was an usitalian coproduction directed by hollywood veteran curtis bernhardt starring the two us actors guy williams and don burnett who both had already achieved some fame through tv series. Tv star guy williams zorro, lost in space and lesserknown tv actor don burnett head an otherwise allitalian cast in a faithful adaptation of a greek legend from the fourth century b. Before his execution, dionysis grants pythias leave to put his affairs in order because damon volunteers to stand in his stead if pythias does not come back to face the executioner. Damon and pythias 1962 guy williams, don burnett, ilaria. Damon and pythias 1962 drama pythias, a liberal athenian who believes all men are brothers, is condemned to death by dionysus, the tyrant of syracuse, who finds this view dangerous. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick.
Damon and pythias film il tiranno di siracusa english release title. Dionysius doesnt expect pythias to keep his end of the bargain, thus exposing the falsity of his beliefs, but pythias proves to be a man of his word. Damon is a thief who begins to question his beliefs after he meets pythias, a. Pythias friendship with damon is a central element of his character, and this friendship is illustrated both through pythias actions and words and the observations of other characters in the story. The audio, even by swordandsandal movie standards, is a little on the tinny, noisy side, but its acceptable. Damon and pythias 1914 movie picture download mm52. Based chiefly on a novel by edward bullwerlytton, the story is the familiar one about two lifelong friends, damon william worthington and pythias herbert rawlinson, both of whom are. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time.
The friendship of damon, the senator, and pythias, the soldier, is famous in ancient syracuse. It emphasizes different aspects of greek philosophy and throws both of. The adventures of two opposite heroes damon guy williams and pythias don burnett famous for their true friendship in syracuse at the time of dionisos. They were best friends who lived in a city ruled by a bully named dionysius, who decided to kill pythias. Damon and pythias 1962 directed by curtis bernhardt. After a prologue which shows several aerial views of the acropolis, the story begins. In greek mythology, the legend of damon and pythias or phintias symbolizes trust and loyalty in a true friendship.
Damon and pythias is a 1962 italianamerican film directed by curtis bernhardt. Damon, being condemned to death by dionysius, tyrant of syracuse, obtained liberty to visit his wife and children, leaving his friend, pythias, as a pledge for his return. Scattered shots are grainy and the original title elements are faded and worn, but most of the film looks great. With william worthington, herbert rawlinson, cleo madison, ann little. Pythias, a liberal athenian who believes all men are brothers, is condemned to death by dionysus, the tyrant of syracuse, who finds this view dangerous. The friendship of damon, the senator, and pythias, the soldier, is famous in. Damon, a friend of pythias, volunteers to be a hostage to guarantee pythiass return. The 1962 mgm film damon and pythias remained true to the ancient story. Smallerscale prospecting work was done in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Damon and pythias 1962 cast and crew greek tyrant dionysius puts the friendship of two men don burnett, guy williams to a lifeordeath test. Regarder movie 127543 telecharger movie 127543 telecharger damon and pythias uptobox francais film. Damon and pythias definition, two friends whose mutual loyalty was shown by damons offer of his life as pledge that pythias would return from settling his affairs to be executed for rebelling against dionysius. The story of damon and pythias shows true friendship and selfsacrifice, as well as concern for family, even in the face of death.
Pythias returned, and dionysius relented and pardoned them both. Damon and pythias definition of damon and pythias at. Damon and pythias 1962 stream and watch online moviefone. One day when the two of them were visiting the city of syracuse pythias said some things against the king of syracuse, and the tyrant got very angry. Damon and pythias 1962 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Damon and pythias 1962 can don burnett save guy williams. When one of the two friends is condemned to death by dionysius i, tyrant of syracuse. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. Il tiranno di siracusa is a 1962 italianamerican film directed by curtis bernhardt. Friendship in ancient greece more greek literature all our ancient greece articles. Its not at all the real legent or even the story we have, but it. Guy williamsdamon, don burnettpythias, ilaria occhini, liana orfei. They were such close companions and were so devoted to each other that all the people of the city admired them. Damon and pythias 1962 guy williams, don burnett, ilaria occhini.
Damon and pythias 1962 il tiranno di siracusa original title 1h 39min adventure june 1962 usa pythias, a liberal athenian who believes all men are brothers, is condemned to death by dionysus, the tyrant of syracuse, who finds this view dangerous. Damon and pythias is a film directed by curtis bernhardt with guy williams, don burnett, ilaria occhini, liana orfei, year. Damon and pythias literature analysis and everything. However, dionysus allows pythias to return to athens to visit his ailing wife with the understanding he will then come back to face his punishment.
It was discovered in the late 1890s and worked until the 1940s. Unfollow damon and pythias to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The use of damon as a first name derives from this damon. At the appointed time damon failed in appearing, and the tyrant had the curiosity to visit pythias in prison. Damon and pythias 1962 a cut above the average italian sword n sandal release is 1962s damon and pythias, which was cowritten and coproduced by hollywood veteran samuel marx and distributed by mgm. William worthington, herbert rawlinson, cleo madison, imdb rating.
I was expecting a muscleman movie with a preachy moral about friendship. Damon and pythiasi predoni del sahara angelo francesco lavagnino alhambra a 9053 alhambra records proudly presents on this cd the world premiere release of angelo francesco lavagninos complete original score in stereo for the 1962 peplum movie damon and pythias which was an usitalian coproduction directed by hollywood veteran curtis bernhardt starring the two us. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. What a fool you were, said he, to rely on damons promise. Whats a swordandsandal movie without a generous helping of pecs. Because the general dionysius is infatuated with calanthe, pythias sweetheart, he sends the soldier to fight the. Their faith and trust in each other was boundless and complete.
The mine has a total of about 3,000 ft of workings, with 2 main veins, the damon and the priestly. Overview of damon and pythias, 1914, directed by otis turner, with william worthington, herbert rawlinson, cleo madison, at turner classic movies. An apt choice since williams is himself an expert swordsman, as partially demonstrated in his role as zorro on american television 195759. What i got instead was a wellwritten, welldirected film, almost a spy thriller set in ancient greece, on a par with hollywood productions of that era like the. Damon volunteered to temporarily substitute himself for pythias for several days so that. Damon and pythias article about damon and pythias by the. Damon and pythias were two best friends in an ancient greek myth of the same name. Damon and pythias mine, money creek mining district, king. Pythias don burnett has been caught plotting the assassination of king dionysis i of syracuse arnoldo foa. Damon and pythias were two noble young men who lived on the island of sicily in a city called syracuse.
Damon and pythias 1962 is a classic movie directed by curtis bernhardt, and starring guy williams. The fury of hercules 1962, hercules the invincible 1964, taur the mighty 1963, a challenge for robin hood 1967, hero of babylon 1963. Released 1962, damon and pythias stars donburnett, guywilliams, ilariaocchini, lianaorfei the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Though made in italy during the 1960s, damon and pythias is a cut above the typical peplum films of that decade. A wonderful story where we can admire guy williams the walt disneys zorro in a peplum.
Damon and pythias 1914 after a prologue which shows several aerial views of the acropolis, the story begins. Damon and pythias endured either the father or the same despotic ruler as damocles of the sword hanging on a slender threadfame, which is also in baldwins collection. Pythias, a pythagorean, condemned to death for plotting against dionysius i of syracuse, was given leave to arrange his affairs after damon pledged to give his own life if his friend did not return. This classic greek tale of a friendship that overcomes even death makes for an interesting swordandsandal saga, with guy williams in the role of damon. The film is based on the greek legend of damon and pythias, and set during the reign of dionysius i of syracuse 432367 bc. Even so, turner did a good job with the epic excesses of the multireel universal costumer damon and pythias. According to the greek story, damon and pythias grew up in sicily, and they were always best friends. It recreates the old legend of two friends who trust each other for one to remain as a hostage for the other. Damon and pythias movie lobby card posters 1962 italian.
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