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The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964·Movie·NR·188 min·6.5(224)

Never before a spectacle like the fall of the Roman empire

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.

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About The Fall of the Roman Empire

The Fall of the Roman Empire is a 1964 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness. It has a runtime of 3h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu.

The Fall of the Roman Empire was produced by Samuel Bronston Productions and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1964, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director
Anthony Mann
Writers
Ben Barzman, Philip Yordan, Basilio Franchina
Release date
March 24, 1964
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$5 million
Production
Samuel Bronston Productions, Paramount Pictures
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The Fall of the Roman Empire cast & crew

The Fall of the Roman Empire was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Ben Barzman, Philip Yordan, and Basilio Franchina.

The cast features Sophia Loren as Lucilla, Stephen Boyd as Livius, Alec Guinness as Marcus Aurelius, James Mason as Timonides, Christopher Plummer as Commodus, and Anthony Quayle as Verulus.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Samuel Bronston.

Is The Fall of the Roman Empire worth watching?

The Fall of the Roman Empire holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 224 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 3h 8m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Fall of the Roman Empire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Fall of the Roman Empire

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Cast of The Fall of the Roman Empire

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Lucilla

Stephen Boyd

Stephen Boyd

Livius

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Marcus Aurelius

James Mason

James Mason

Timonides

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Commodus

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Verulus

John Ireland

John Ireland

Ballomar

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Sohamus

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Cleander

Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Julianus

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

Senator

Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

Polybius

The Fall of the Roman Empire — FAQs

Where can I watch The Fall of the Roman Empire in United States?

The Fall of the Roman Empire is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Mometu in United States.

Is The Fall of the Roman Empire on Kanopy?

Yes — The Fall of the Roman Empire is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Fall of the Roman Empire in?

The Fall of the Roman Empire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Fall of the Roman Empire?

The Fall of the Roman Empire runs 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).

What is The Fall of the Roman Empire rated?

The Fall of the Roman Empire is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 224 ratings.

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