The Fall of the Roman Empire

Never before a spectacle like the fall of the Roman empire

19643h 8m6.5(237 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Anthony Mann. It stars Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, and Alec Guinness. The film runs for 3 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 237 votes.

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Director

Anthony Mann

Cast

Sophia Loren

Lucilla

Stephen Boyd

Livius

Alec Guinness

Marcus Aurelius

James Mason

Timonides

Christopher Plummer

Commodus

Anthony Quayle

Verulus

John Ireland

Ballomar

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Who stars in The Fall of the Roman Empire?

The Fall of the Roman Empire stars Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, and James Mason, and was directed by Anthony Mann.

How long is The Fall of the Roman Empire?

The Fall of the Roman Empire has a runtime of 3 hours 8 minutes.

When did The Fall of the Roman Empire come out?

The Fall of the Roman Empire was released in 1964.

What genre is The Fall of the Roman Empire?

The Fall of the Roman Empire is a drama, history, and war film.

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The Fall of the Roman Empire holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.