The Centurion

The Centurion (originally Il conquistatore di Corinto) is a 1961 French-Italian historical drama directed by Mario Costa. The story unfolds in Greece in 146 BC, against the backdrop of the Battle of Corinth, when Roman forces crushed the city. At its heart is the romance between Caius Vinicius, a Roman centurion, and Hebe, the daughter of a local governor who harbors strong anti-Roman feelings. Their love is tested as loyalty to empire collides with the cause of Greek resistance, placing the couple on opposite sides of a violent historical turning point. The cast also includes Gordon Mitchell and Milena Vukotic.