
Ben-Hur(1959)
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.


“The Story of Attila the Hun!”
Roman centurion Marcian is captured by Attila the Hun en route to Constantinople, but escapes. On arrival, he finds the eastern Roman emperor Theodosius plotting with Attila to look the other way while the latter marches against Rome. But Marcian gains the favor of Pulcheria, lovely sister of Theodosius, who favors a united Empire.

Jeff Chandler
Marcian

Jack Palance
Attila

Ludmilla Tchérina
Princess Pulcheria

Rita Gam
Kubra

Jeff Morrow
General Paulinus

George Dolenz
Emperor Theodosius

Eduard Franz
Astrologer

Allison Hayes
Ildico

Alexander Scourby
Chrysaphius

Howard Petrie
Gundahar
Sign of the Pagan is a history, adventure, drama film released in 1954 exploring themes of christianity, ancient rome, western roman empire, attila, huns, barbarian. Directed by Douglas Sirk, it stars Jeff Chandler, Jack Palance, Ludmilla Tchérina. Roman centurion Marcian is captured by Attila the Hun en route to Constantinople, but escapes. On arrival, he finds the eastern Roman emperor Theodosius plotting with Attila to look the other way while the latter marches against Rome. But Marcian gains the favor of Pulcheria, lovely sister of Theodosius, who favors a united Empire.
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