The Last Days of Pompeii
Well-respected Pompeiian Glaucus performs an act of kindness by purchasing Nydia, a blind slave being mistreated by her owner. Nydia falls in love with her new master, but he only has eyes for Ione. Ione in turn is lusted after by Arbace, an Egyptian high priest of Isis. When Nydia beseeches Isis for help in capturing Glaucus' heart, Arbace gives her a "love" potion-- an elixir made to drive Glaucus mad, securing Ione for himself. Ultimately, Mount Vesuvius will end their lives and seal their fates in a terrible, glorious eruption.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Action |
| Director | Eleuterio Rodolfi |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (17 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic melodrama against a historical catastrophe, relying on the contrast between intimate human dramas and the epic scale of natural disaster. It explores the visual power of location shooting and crowd scenes.
What lingers after viewing is the sense of life's fragility in the face of inexorable history, where personal passions are forever sealed by the final apocalypse. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Eleuterio Rodolfi
Best Watched
Watch in silence, as a silent poem about fate and passion, appreciating the monumentality of early cinema.
🎭 Cast
🎬 Similar Movies
Underground
Behind the Door
Quo Vadis
The Nativity Story
Journey to Italy
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
The Big Parade
Saint Paul
A Daughter Of Destiny
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: