The Fall of Rome (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1963, The Fall of Rome is a drama and history film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Immediately following the death of Constantine the proconsul Junio resumed the persecutions against Christians. Among them is the centurion Mark, who manages to escape arrest and, together with her sister Licia, sets out on a journey to the consul Gaius. Attacked by soldiers of Valerio, Marco is saved with the help of a barbarian tribe, but loses Licia. Junio promises to Marco that all Christians will be freed if he agrees to fight in the arena and manages to defeat all his opponents. Accompanied by Svetla, a girl barbara, Marco fights and returns freedom to Christians, but suddenly an earthquake strikes.
Who’s in it. The Fall of Rome stars Carl Möhner as Marcus, Loredana Nusciak as Svetla, Ida Galli as Licia and Andrea Aureli as Rako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Fall of Rome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fall of Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fall of Rome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fall of Rome (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fall of Rome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fall of Rome worth watching?
- The Fall of Rome holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fall of Rome?
- The Fall of Rome stars Carl Möhner, Loredana Nusciak, Ida Galli, Andrea Aureli and Piero Palermini.
- When was The Fall of Rome released?
- The Fall of Rome was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.