USA,
1964, 188 min
(Alternative: 173 min)
Directed by:
Anthony MannCinematography:
Robert KraskerComposer:
Dimitri TiomkinCast:
Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quayle, John Ireland, Omar Sharif, Mel Ferrer, Finlay Currie, Andrew Keir (more)VOD (1)
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Faithful Roman soldier Livius (Stephen Boyd) follows the principles of aging Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Alec Guinness), hoping to create a peaceful republic. But Livius' dreams and plans appear to be dashed when the corrupt Commodus (Christopher Plummer) ascends the throne. (official distributor synopsis)