Female gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave girls who, upon finding themselves thrust into the gladiator ring, mount a vicious rebellion to fight their way to freedom.
Acting
Pam Grier's screen presence steals every frame.
Production
Roger Corman's cheapo spectacle at peak absurdity.
Costume
Ridiculously revealing 'armor' is the real star.
Director
Steve Carver
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Rome on sets left over from bigger productions, including Cleopatra. Corman's thriftiness is legendary.
Part of the 1970s 'women in prison' exploitation wave, but set in ancient Rome to dodge some censorship. The genre's contradictions are glorious.
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