The Trojan Horse

During the Trojan War, the Greeks devise a cunning plan to infiltrate the city of Troy by constructing a massive wooden horse. Disguised as a peace offering, the horse conceals a contingent of Greek soldiers. Once inside the city walls, these soldiers emerge to attack Troy from within, leading to its ultimate downfall.

'The Trojan Horse' was a typical sword-and-sandal epic of its era, capitalizing on the popularity of muscle-bound heroes and ancient mythology. While not critically acclaimed, it was a popular release in its genre, offering grand spectacle and action for audiences.

• Visually impressive with grand set pieces typical of the genre.

• Features a heroic performance from Steve Reeves.

• The plot is straightforward, focusing on action and spectacle over deep character development.

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The film was shot in Yugoslavia, utilizing its landscapes and existing infrastructure to stand in for ancient Greece and Troy, which was a common practice for European epics of this period to reduce production costs.