Damon and Pythias (DVD)

Dionysus, dictator of Syracuse, is determined to eradicate the dissidents who are spreading the revolutionary Athenian philosophy of brotherhood and unity. He plans a public execution for Damon, who has been arrested for spreading the radical teachings. When news arrives that Damon's wife is dying, his friend, Pythias, offers his life in ransom, so that Damon can return home. The tyrant strikes a deal, and Damon is allowed to go free. If he does not return in two months, Pythias will die in his stead. Dionysus, secure in his understanding of human nature, knows that the execution of Pythias will discredit and destroy the Athenian rabble-rousers.

This well-mounted sword-and-sandal spectacle stars Guy Williams, who rocketed to international stardom in the 1957 Disney TV series, "Zorro." The son of an Italian fencing champion, Williams was a former model who enjoyed moderate screen success, hitting his stride in 1953 with appearances in The Golden Blade, The Mississippi Gambler and The Man From The Alamo. Williams would go on to star in another hit television show, playing Professor John Robertson in "Lost In Space" (1965-1968).

• action
• adventure