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and directed by John Christopher, starring George Payne and Scorpio. The project, released by Hand In Hand Films, is notable as the most expensive gay porno at the time of its release, financed by

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Plot

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

References

External links

Official Studio Site, Bijou Video
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