Atlas
Brief Synopsis
An evil king convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him.
Cast & Crew
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Roger Corman
Director
Michael Forest
Atlas
Frank Wolff
Praximedes
Barboura Morris
Candia
Walter Maslow
Garnis
Christos Exarchos
Indros
Film Details
Genre
Adventure
Fantasy
Release Date
Jan
1961
Premiere Information
New Orleans opening: 18 May 1961
Production Company
The Filmgroup, Inc.
Distribution Company
Realart Pictures
Country
United States
Location
Greece
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 19m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Synopsis
For three months the citizens of the ancient Grecian city state of Thenis have been holding off the attacking forces of Praximedes, the power-mad ruler of Seronikos. In an effort to avoid more bloodshed, it is agreed that the battle will be decided by a private combat between the leading warrior of each side. Aided by Candia, his seductive mistress, Praximedes persuades Atlas, the Olympic champion, to represent him in the contest. Atlas is victorious over Indros, the champion of Thenis; and the citizens of Thenis are forced to open their gates to the triumphant Praximedes. Upon observing the despot's tyrannical rule, however, Atlas leaves the city with Candia, with whom he has fallen in love. They join forces with rebel troops led by Indros and trick Praximedes into taking his army out of the city. When he returns, Atlas and the rebels are waiting. In the final battle, Atlas slays Praximedes, and peace is restored to Thenis.
Director
Roger Corman
Director
Cast
Michael Forest
Atlas
Frank Wolff
Praximedes
Barboura Morris
Candia
Walter Maslow
Garnis
Christos Exarchos
Indros
Andreas Philippides
Talectos
Theodore Dimitriou
Gallus
Miranda Kounelaki
Ariana
Sascha Dario
Ballerina
Crew
Film Details
Genre
Adventure
Fantasy
Release Date
Jan
1961
Premiere Information
New Orleans opening: 18 May 1961
Production Company
The Filmgroup, Inc.
Distribution Company
Realart Pictures
Country
United States
Location
Greece
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 19m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Articles
Atlas
An evil king convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him.
Atlas
An evil king convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him.
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Trivia
Although it is usually assumed that the somewhat skimpy battle scenes were due to director Roger Corman's legendary cheapness, Corman had actually arranged for the services of 500 soldiers from the local Greek army garrison. On the morning of filming, however, only about 50 showed up, and as the day wore on (and the heat intensified), some of them drifted away. In order to make it look like there were more "soldiers" than there actually were, Corman had them march in formation past the camera, then when out of camera range run around behind the crew and equipment, and march past the camera again. That is also why the battle scenes are filmed in close-up combat between individual soldiers or small groups of soldiers rather than in long shots of masses of battling infantry, as Corman had originally planned.
Notes
Filmed in Greece.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1961
Scope
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1961
