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"Centurions of Rome" redirects here. For officers of the Roman army, see Centurion (Roman army).
Centurians of Rome 
Centurians of Rome DVD CoverDirected by John Christopher Starring George Payne
ScorpioDistributed by Bijou Video Release date(s) 1981 Running time 80 minutes Country USA Language English Centurians [sic] of Rome, is a 1981 gay pornographic film directed by John Christopher, starring George Payne and Scorpio. This film was reportedly financed from a 1980 theft by a Brink's security guard of almost two million dollars. Lloyd's of London, an insurer of Brinks, filed claim to partial ownership of this pornographic film.[1]
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Plot
Demetrius and Octavius are Roman countrymen sold into slavery for not paying their taxes during Emperor Caligula's reign. Demetrius is purchased by the Emperor and taught to be a "good slave" by Argus while Octavius is claimed by a sadistic commander. The commander wants the bound Demetrius but is refused. Octavius sneaks in while the guards are asleep and frees Demetrius.
Cast
- George Payne as Demetrius
- David Hadkey as Old Slave
- Giuseppe Welch as Bath Slave
- Scorpio as Octavius
- Roy Garrett as Senator
- John Kovacs as Senator
- Michael Flent as The Emperor
- Ed Wiley as Argus
- Eric Ryan as Sadistic Commander
- Ryder Jones as Bath Slave
- Adam De Haven as Claudius
Behind the scenes
Claiming to be one of the most expensive gay films of its time (nearly $100,000 to produce), Centurians of Rome is famous for reportedly having been financed from a 1980 theft of almost two million dollars by a Brink's security guard. Lloyd's of London, an insurer of Brinks, thus became one of the co-owners of the film on a technicality. Scripting, acting, set design, direction, and superior efforts were all combined to make this one of the most distinguished pornographic films of all time.
External links
Categories:- 1981 films
- Gay pornographic films
- 1980s pornographic films
- English-language films
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