Rome, Sweet Home

1966•25m

Comedy

Anachronism-laden historic sitcom in which a Roman businessman is conned into putting up a muscle-bound poet against a top gladiator in order to get one over his arch rival at the mens club, Braggius. Things look bleak when his champ proves to have a glass jaw. But his son and slave have an idea which may just save the day!

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EN

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Released

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Cast

Lois Maxwell

Lois Maxwell

Megadorius

Aubrey Morris

Aubrey Morris

The Tailor

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