Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

The construction of great temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, followed by new and high taxes and the arrival of a plague, create discontent in the population, and threatens the love between a sculptor and a slave.

Cast

Isabelle Corey

as Lerna

Anthony Steffen

as Demetrios

Irène Tunc

as Diala

Carlo Tamberlani

as Mathieu

Clara Calamai

as Stenele

John Kitzmiller

as Tomore

Massimo Serato

as Quinto Rufo

Ivo Garrani

as Antigono

Giulio Donnini

as Erasto

Gian Paolo Rosmino

as Dineo

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Roman Emperor Nero has recently visited Corinth and left "Antigono" (Ivo Garrani) in charge. He is determined to build a magnificent temple to Aphrodite and to pay for this he must tax and enslave some of his people - and that earns him the enmity of just about everyone. Meantime, sculptor "Demetriu...

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