Sodom and Gomorrah

1962
G
2h 34m

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5.7/10

2.3K

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Sex, torture, and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes that his people can co-exist with the Sodomites--a disastrous decision.Sex, torture, and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes that his people can co-exist with the Sodomites--a disastrous decision.Sex, torture, and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes that his people can co-exist with the Sodomites--a disastrous decision.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
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Shuah
(as Rossana Podesta)

Rik Battaglia

Melchior

Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Ishmael

Scilla Gabel

Tamar

Anthony Steffen

The Captain
(as Antonio De Teffe)

Enzo Fiermonte

Eber

Gabriele Tinti

Lieutenant

Daniele Vargas

Segur

Claudia Mori

Maleb

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Alabias
(as Feodor Chaliapin)

Mitsuko Takara

Orphea
(as Mitzuko Takara)

Massimo Pietrobon

Isaac

Mimmo Palmara

Arno

Liana Del Balzo

Rich Hebrew Woman

Francesco Tensi

1st Old Man

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Trivia
Several film critics, who had clearly consulted their Bibles, noted that Bera, the King of Sodom and Gomorrah according to the Old Testament, had unaccountably undergone a sex-change for this film becoming Queen Bera and played by Anouk Aimee.

Goofs
Although the special effects for 1962 or fairly good, during the destruction of Sodom the giant blocks that fall to the ground bounce around like beach balls, and in several shots are kicked around by the panicked public like chunks of plastic foam.

Quotes
Queen Bera: Hebrews and Sodomites: Greetings!

Connections
Edited into The Man Who Saved the World (1982)

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Featured review

8/10

It is not faithful to the bible, but amazing otherwise.

The performance of Amouk Aimee (Queen Bera) and Stanley Baker(Asthorath) is imposing and quite delightful. Evil but lovable at the same time.

Some people complain that it wasnt about naked lust , and explicit orgies were not shown at all. Really? It was filmed in 1961, a naked picture would have been a scandal!

Instead , the scenes are seductive, filled with tasteful naughtiness that leave everything to some subtle imagination. Mitsuko Takara's dance moves are right on target and she is as seductive as beautiful.

My favorite performances came from Queen Bera and Ildith (Pier Angeli). They steal the show with their stunning beauty and performances. Stewart Grange is a bit dissapointing as Lot. And yes, there are some cheesy moments in the film.

Finally, Miklos Rosza shows why he was the master of musical performances. The soundtrack is worth everything he promises.

The movie is worth every detail. However, it cant be watched with a modern perspective.