USA,
1964, 188 min
(Alternative: 173 min)
Directed by:
Anthony MannCinematography:
Robert KraskerComposer:
Dimitri TiomkinCast:
Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quayle, John Ireland, Omar Sharif, Mel Ferrer, Finlay Currie, Andrew Keir (more)Plots(1)
Faithful Roman soldier Livius (Stephen Boyd) follows the principles of aging Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Alec Guinness), hoping to create a peaceful republic. But Livius' dreams and plans appear to be dashed when the corrupt Commodus (Christopher Plummer) ascends the throne. (official distributor synopsis)