Spaghetti westerns

At the time the American westerns became non inventive and dull, the lively and naturalistic Italian westerns appeared. the beginnings were at first clumsy and naive, but the production became very professional in a very short time and the products surpassed their role models quite soon. The inclusion of American actors was essential.

At the time the artwork on the movie posters was at its peak.

 

Swords & Sandals

Late 50's and early 60's was the golden age of Italian fantasy film. One of the main stars was an American actor and a body builder Steve Reeves.The production of those movies were gradually replaced by the spaghetti westerns.