Germano Longo, R.I.P.

Italian-born actor Germano Longo died on July 14 at the age of 89. An excellent actor who started in small but stand-out supporting roles and appeared in a bunch of classic PEPLUM movies, including DUEL OF THE TITANS (1961).

I won't go over his entire career in PEPLUM movies but highlight some titles and what I think is his best role. R.I.P..

 

Germano first starring role was in ROLAND THE MIGHTY (1956) with Rosanna Schiaffino. A  supporting role and whenever he was on screen he stole the show.

 

Germano had another supporting role in SIGFRIDO (1957) though not as flashy as the one in ROLAND THE MIGHTY.

 

Germano in APHRODITE - GODDESS OF LOVE (1958) with John Kitzmiller.

 

Germano starred in DUEL OF THE TITANS (1961) and had a scene in which he fought with Gordon Scott. Main photo above is from this movie.
 

Germano had a starring role in SWORD IN THE SHADOWS (1961). He's absolutely amazing in it. Fun movie no one has seen.

In what I believe is his best role, Germano played Omnos in SLAVE QUEEN OF BABYLON (1963) along with Yvonne Furneaux (below). His solid performance as the ever scheming Omnos grounds the entire movie.

 

His PEPLUM titles:

ROLAND THE MIGHTY (1956)

SIGFRIDO (The Dragon's Blood) (1957)

APHRODITE - GODDESS OF LOVE (1958)

THE NIGHTS OF LUCRETIA BORGIA (1959)

ATLAS IN THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS (1961)

QUEEN OF THE SEAS (1961)

DUEL OF THE TITANS (1961)

THE CORSICAN BROTHERS (1961)

GUNS OF THE BLACK WITCH (1961)

PIRATE OF THE BLACK HAWK (1961)

SWORD IN THE SHADOWS (1961)

THE SECRET OF THE BLACK FALCON (1961)

THE TRIUMPH OF ROBING HOOD (1962)

COLOSSUS OF THE ARENA (1962)

SLAVE QUEEN OF BABYLON (1963)

SEVEN SLAVES AGAINST ROME (1964)

REVENGE OF THE GLADIATORS (1964)