20 Best Sword-and-Sandal Films, From ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘Gladiator’

Christopher Nolan has directed a new film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, according to Variety. The publication frames this as a significant moment for the sword-and-sandal genre, which has experienced a long quiet period without major releases.

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