Goliath and the Dragon - Epic Fantasy Adventure Novel - Perfect for Fantasy Book Lovers & Mythology Enthusiasts

During the sixties, Italian cinema exported literally hundreds of movies each year that primarily consisted of 1) Spaghetti Westerns, 2) Italian gialli, and 3) sword and sandal features known as pepla. "Goliath and the Dragon" is a prime example of a peplum. Something Weird Video, a subsidiary of Image, has done an excellent job of restoring this feature, which was released in 1960 and stars bodybuilder Mark Forest, known as "the Adonis with the perfect physique." This DVD has a boatload of sword and sandal extras, including an un-restored, full frame feature of "Conqueror of Atlantis." Forest was every bit as good an actor as his contemporaries, including icon Steve Reeves. Unfortunately, Forest left acting to further his career as an opera singer and never obtained the stardom that Reeves enjoyed. Money he earned from his acting went towards his education. Mark Forest is a good man. He spent his early life helping to devise rehabilitation programs for the elderly. "Goliath and the Dragon" has a lot of action/adventure. Goliath must battle strange creatures, he is plotted against by an evil king, and he rescues his captive brother and wife from deadly traps. A large cast and budget make this movie a must have for fans of Italian sword and sandal. I can only hope that Image, Retromedia, and other companies will release more restored, widescreen versions of pepla, especially the ones that star Mark Forest.