The Colossus Of Rhodes (1961) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "The Colossus of Rhodes " (1961) in the Pacific Northwest.

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The Colossus of Rhodes (1961)
While holidaying in Rhodes, an Athenian war hero becomes involved in two plots to overthrow the tyrannical king: one from Rhodian patriots, and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.
Director: Sergio Leone
Writers: Ennio De Concini, Sergio Leone, Cesare Seccia
Stars: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal
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The 1961 film “The Colossus of Rhodes” is a historical adventure movie directed by Sergio Leone. It tells the story of a Greek hero named Darios who visits the island of Rhodes during the Hellenistic era, when the island has just built a giant statue of Apollo to guard its harbor. Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king of Rhodes: one by Rhodian rebels who want to restore democracy, and the other by Phoenician agents who want to conquer the island. Darios has to face many dangers, including the Colossus itself, which has a secret weapon system inside. He also falls in love with Diala, the daughter of the statue’s creator, who is killed by the king’s men. The film ends with a climactic battle between the rebels and the Phoenicians, during which an earthquake and a storm destroy the Colossus and most of the city. Darios and Diala manage to escape and sail away together

December 6, 1961 ad (Portland)