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The fall of the Roman Empire., Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc. ; [presented by] Samuel Bronston ; produced by Samuel Bronston ; original screenplay by Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina, Philip Yordan ; directed by Anthony Mann, Widescreen

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The fall of the Roman Empire., Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc. ; [presented by] Samuel Bronston ; produced by Samuel Bronston ; original screenplay by Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina, Philip Yordan ; directed by Anthony Mann, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
The fall of the Roman Empire.
Oclc number
224550891
Responsibility statement
Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc. ; [presented by] Samuel Bronston ; produced by Samuel Bronston ; original screenplay by Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina, Philip Yordan ; directed by Anthony Mann
Runtime
185
Summary
Marcus Aurelius Antonius is philosopher-emperor of Rome who summons his empire's governors and princes to his German war headquarters for a Pax Romanus. He confides to his daughter, Lucilla, that his adopted son, Livius, will succeed him instead of his more unstable heir, Commodus. Overhearing this, Cleander, a blind prophet loyal to Commodus, presents Marcus with a poisoned apple. After the funeral, Livius, who does not share Lucilla's ambition for himself or Rome, allows Commodus to proclaim himself emperor. While pestilence ravages Rome, Commodus continues his vain, licentious behavior. He ultimately neglects to deal with all symptoms of unrest and banishing anyone reminding him of his responsibilities
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.version
Widescreen
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Subject
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