
The Fall of the Roman Empire
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March 24, 1964
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Drama, History, War
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.
Featured Crew
Anthony Mann
Director
Samuel Bronston
Presenter
Andrew Marton
Second Unit Director
Cast

Sophia Loren
Lucilla

Stephen Boyd
Livius

Alec Guinness
Marcus Aurelius

James Mason
Timonides

Christopher Plummer
Commodus