Romolo e Remo

Romolo e Remo (AKA: Duel of the Titans and Romulus and Remus) is a 1961 film directed by Sergio Corbucci and starring Steve Reeves, Gordon Scott, and Virna Lisi.

Tagline: "The Legendary Conflict of Mankind's Mightiest Mortals!"

Summary

Twin brothers revolt against tyranny in pre-Roman Italy and then come to a parting of the ways as they lead their people toward the founding of a new city, known as Rome. This is based on the legend of Romulus and Remus. Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War.

The story

The story of Romulus and Remus, twins raised by a wolf; the brothers went on to establish what became known as Rome. Steve Reeves (Hercules) is teamed with Gordon Scott (Tarzan). Romulus learns from his dying mother that he and his twin were fathered by a god, Romulus and Remus takes it upon themselves to lead their people away from the oppression of the barbarians living around them, leading their people toward the founding of a new city.

Born of a God and a mortal, two babies are abandoned to a river. Nurtured by a wolf, they are later recovered by a shepherd. They grow up to lead a band of thieves in an effort to eliminate two cruel Kings—Amulias and Nemulias, the King of the Sabines. After 20 years, the two twins are briefly reunited with their mother. Before she dies, she tells her sons that they are destined to be the founders of a great city.