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79 A.D.
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79 A.D.

1962-12-23 · 113 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · History

Intrigue at the Roman Emperor's court prior to its destruction by Vesuvius.

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Directors
Gianfranco Parolini
Production companies
Cineproduzioni Associate, Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC)
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brad HarrisBrad HarrisMarcus Tiberius
Mara LaneMara LaneDiomira
José GreciJosé GreciLivia
Jany ClairJany ClairMyrta
Jacques BerthierJacques BerthierTercius
Philippe HersentPhilippe HersentTitus Flavius
Carlo TamberlaniCarlo TamberlaniFurius
Ivy HolzerIvy HolzerClaudia
Isarco RavaioliIsarco RavaioliLicinio
Đorđe NenadovićSansone
Vladimir LeibLepido
Giuseppe MatteiGiuseppe MatteiDraco
Ray MartinoSaurus
Mila KacicMila KacicArmodia
Vladimir BačićMigiurto

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