

Second Punic War (218-201 aC ) The Roman plan of double attack against the Carthaginians (in Hispania and Africa) fails before the surprising offensive of Hannibal (Victor Mature) who crosses the Pyrenees and the Alps with 50,000 men (including numerous Iberians ), 9,000 horses and 37 elephants. On his advance towards Italy he meets Silvia (Rita Gam), who has escaped from prison to join the Roman troops under the command of Fabio Massimo. Hannibal, the great warrior and statesman, after many battles, finally understands what his true destiny is...
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