sword-and-sandal

Adjective

Meaning

sword and sandal (not comparable)

Of or relating to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.
“Ben-Hur” and “Spartacus” are two famous sword and sandal films.

sword-and-sandal (not comparable)

Alternative spelling of sword and sandal

Alternative names

sword and sandal

Synonyms

Examples

I sette magnifici gladiatori (1983) aka The Seven Magnificent Gladiators was a sword-and-sandal variation on the theme, starring Lou Ferrigno and Sybil Danning (who also appeared in Battle Beyond the Stars). Source: Internet

In modern fiction 1940s–1960s peplum films Gladiator fights have been depicted in a number of peplum films (also known as "sword-and-sandal" movies). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms