Fire Over Rome (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Fire Over Rome is a drama film directed by Guido Malatesta, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Marcus Valerius, a young consul, is assigned the mission to assist Menecrate, the leader of the Pretorian Guard, in the arrest and execution of as many Christians as possible. While raiding the Catacombs he has the surprise to find among the Christians the woman he loves, Giulia, who has been converted secretly to the banned religion. He helps her to escape and trouble soon follows. Stripped of his rank and arrested for defending the rebels he is condemned to fight as a gladiator...
Who’s in it. Fire Over Rome stars Lang Jeffries as Marcus Valerius, Cristina Gaïoni as Giulia, Moira Orfei as Poppaea and Mario Feliciani as Seneca, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire Over Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire Over Rome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire Over Rome (1965)?
- In US, Fire Over Rome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Fire Over Rome?
- Fire Over Rome stars Lang Jeffries, Cristina Gaïoni, Moira Orfei, Mario Feliciani and Luciano Marin.
- When was Fire Over Rome released?
- Fire Over Rome was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.