It's disappointing because, considering the actors involved and the apparent budget, it should have been considerably stronger. Instead, it feels like a lesser version of other biblical spectacles, even though the underlying story—drawn from the Old Testament’s account of Lot—is actually quite compelling. Stewart Granger portrays Lot, who is somewhat overly optimistic in his belief that his people can live alongside …

The question of whether Hebrews and Sodomites can live together seems to be at the heart of what "Sodom and Gomorrah" is attempting to explore. Robert Aldrich directed the film, with a screenplay by Hugo Butler and Giorgio Prosperi. The cast includes Stewart Granger, Stanley Baker, Pier Angeli, Rossana Podestà, Giacomo Rossi-Stuart, and Scilla Gabel. Miklós Rózsa composed the music, while Silvano Ippoliti, Cyril J…