The Last Days of Pompeii
79 AD. In the city of Pompeii the young Glaucus loves beautiful Jone, although he's courted by Giulia and secretly loved by his blind slave Nidia. One day Glaucus is wrongly accused of murder by a priest of Isis, Arbace, who wants to marry Jone and please Giulia. Glauco is condemned to be devoured by lions in the arena of the city, on that very day the erupting Vesuvius. Jone ovvero gli ultimi giorni di Pompei (1913) was one of two major Italian productions of The Last Days of Pompeii done in 1913, and not to be confused by the more famous Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei (1913).
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Jone ovvero gli ultimi giorni di Pompei |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | Italy |
| Director | Giovanni Enrico Vidali |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (7 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 melodramatic tale of love and betrayal against the epic backdrop of the famous catastrophe, relying on the visual contrast between human folly and nature's fury. It explores themes of destiny and injustice through its archetypal characters and impressive set pieces for its time.
What lingers after the final reel is the sheer spectacle of early cinema's ambition to depict the ancient world. The silent drama gains power from its historical weight and inevitable, devastating conclusion. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Giovanni Enrico Vidali
Best Watched
Dim lighting, historical mindset. To appreciate the silent era's epic grandeur in full.
🎭 Cast
🎬 Similar Movies
No streaming sources found
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: