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In this sword-and-sandal saga set on the steppes of Asia, Roland, leader of the Paladin troops, who must proves his mettle against the dreaded Saracen invaders, and withstand their evil plots
Practical Effects
Glorious matte-painted castles and rubber swords
Costume
Saracen villains in inexplicably shiny pants

Director
Pietro Francisci
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