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The Fall of the Roman Empire
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The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964 · 188 min Drama History War
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Anthony Mann

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

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

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