Slave of Rome (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1961, Slave of Rome is an adventure film directed by Sergio Grieco, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. During Julius Caesar's invasion of Gallia: The Gauls have broken their treaty with the Romans. Marcus Valerius and his friend are sent to punish them. Antea's father wants to have peace with Rome, having once been there and acknowledging their superior culture, but Lysircus forces a severely anti-Roman politic. When her father is killed by him in treachery, Antea joins the Romans who have to evade into a swamp. She falls in love with Marcus. Will she forsake her people forever?
Who’s in it. Slave of Rome stars Rossana Podestà as Antea, Guy Madison as Marco Valerio, Mario Petri as Lyricus and Giacomo Rossi Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Slave 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 Slave of Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slave of Rome tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slave of Rome (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slave of Rome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slave of Rome worth watching?
- Slave of Rome holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slave of Rome?
- Slave of Rome stars Rossana Podestà, Guy Madison, Mario Petri, Giacomo Rossi Stuart and Raf Baldassarre.
- When was Slave of Rome released?
- Slave of Rome was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.