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Muscle, mayhem, and chariot races as Goliath faces Babylon’s cruel tribute.

GOLIATH AND THE SINS OF BABYLON

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1963 · 1h 32m · NR · Action / Adventure / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Goliath battles for the freedom of the Babylonian people. Goliath returns to a kingdom on the Persian Gulf which has fallen under the cruel domination of Babylon. Each year a number of the kingdom’s most beautiful virgins must be sent off to serve the evil Babylonian king. Goliath unites with some local rebels to end this domination, destroying by fire the city of Babylon in the process.

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What is Goliath and the Sins of Babylon about?

Goliath and the Sins of Babylon is a 1963 Italian action-adventure drama directed by Michele Lupo about a heroic strongman who battles to free a conquered kingdom from Babylonian oppression.

Programmer's Pick

Babylon’s sins rack up fast when Goliath muscles in and turns the tables. Where else do you get a beefcake buddy movie, a gladiator uprising, and a princess in disguise—all before the last chariot wheel stops spinning?

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Ancient Nefer has fallen under the ruthless control of Crisa, who demands an annual tribute of twenty-four virgins for Babylon. Into this oppression strides Goliath, a muscular hero determined to end the tyranny. After freeing one of the captives, Goliath joins forces with local allies—including a mystery woman and a determined rebel—to rescue the remaining women and challenge the Babylonian regime. Gladiator arenas, chariot races, and political intrigue abound, setting the stage for a classic peplum spectacle. With its blend of action, dramatic alliances, and larger-than-life feats, this sword-and-sandal adventure is a parade of muscle and mayhem under the desert sun.

Details & Specs

Director: Michele Lupo
Writers: Lionello De Felice, Roberto Gianviti, Francesco Scardamaglia
Release: 1963
Runtime: 1h 32m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Also Known As: Golias e os Pecadores da Babilônia, Maciste, der Stärkste unter der Sonne

Why This Matters

This 1963 peplum film directed by Michele Lupo exemplifies the Italian sword-and-sandal genre and was part of American International Pictures' strategy of pairing imported adventure films as double features for US audiences.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Michele Lupo Writers: Lionello De Felice +2 more

Mark Forest Maciste / Goliath / Marcellus

José Greci Regia / Chelima

Giuliano Gemma Xandros

Erno Crisa Morakeb

Mimmo Palmara Alceas

Livio Lorenzon Evandro

Piero Lulli Pergasos

Paul Müller King Rukus

Eleonora Bianchi Sacrifical Victim

Jacques Herlin Phoenician Merchant

Alfio Caltabiano Meneos AF Arnaldo Fabrizio Goliath the Dwarf

Ugo Sasso Father of a Sacrificial Victim HB Harold Bradley Regia's Servant

Calisto Calisti Delos, King's Adviser

Nello Pazzafini Gladiator

Loris Loddi Child Brother of a Sacrificial Victim

Emilio Messina Guard

Gianni Di Segni Various Roles

Vezio Natili Archer

Joe Kamel Gladiator

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Why Cult

Gladiator Arena Action

Watch Goliath and his comrades face off in classic sword-and-sandal combat, complete with brawls, duels, and wrestling matches.

Epic Chariot Races

The film features a high-stakes chariot race where love and freedom are on the line—a centerpiece of peplum cinema.

Babylonian Tyranny Toppled

Experience the spectacle of rebellion as Goliath leads the fight to overthrow a cruel regime and liberate the oppressed.

Campy Peplum Flair

From homoerotic undertones to over-the-top costumes and muscular heroics, this film delivers the full campy peplum package.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Goliath and the Sins of Babylon? +

Michele Lupo directed Goliath and the Sins of Babylon.

How long is Goliath and the Sins of Babylon? +

Goliath and the Sins of Babylon has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Goliath and the Sins of Babylon? +

Goliath and the Sins of Babylon is an action, adventure, and drama film.

Where can I watch Goliath and the Sins of Babylon? +

Goliath and the Sins of Babylon is available to stream on SassyFlix.

How is the chariot race integral to the story? +

The chariot race is pivotal, as its prize is Greci's daughter, and it becomes the turning point where Forest enters, wins, and subsequently faces accusations of treason.