The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

03/24/1964 (US) • 3h 8m

Drama, History, War

Never before a spectacle like the fall of the Roman empire

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$19,000,000.00

Revenue

$4,750,000.00

Keywords

epic

roman empire

ancient rome

barbarian

chariot

thoughtful

2nd century

poisoning

commodus

cómodo

fall roman empire

fall empire

dramatic

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