The Fight for Rome (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1968, The Fight for Rome is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A Roman noble, Cethegus, tries to start a war, setting the Ostrogoths and their Queen, Amalasuntha, against the Byzantine Emperor Justinian; Cethegus wants to swoop in after they have destroyed each other and create a new Roman Empire from their combined kingdoms; however, he does not factor into his plans the vagaries of love and the personal integrity of the people in both kingdoms.
Who’s in it. The Fight for Rome stars Laurence Harvey as Cethegus, Orson Welles as Justinian, Sylva Koscina as Empress Theodora and Harriet Andersson as Mathaswintha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Fight for 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 Fight for Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fight for Rome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fight for Rome (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fight for Rome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fight for Rome worth watching?
- The Fight for Rome holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fight for Rome?
- The Fight for Rome stars Laurence Harvey, Orson Welles, Sylva Koscina, Harriet Andersson and Honor Blackman.
- When was The Fight for Rome released?
- The Fight for Rome was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.