Theodora, Slave Empress (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, Theodora, Slave Empress is an action, romance and history film directed by Riccardo Freda, running about 88 minutes. “Mistress Of A Barbaric Empire - Master Of An Unconquerable Emperor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome.
Who’s in it. Theodora, Slave Empress stars Georges Marchal as Giustiniano, Gianna Maria Canale as Teodora, Renato Baldini as Arcas and Irene Papas as Faidia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Theodora, Slave Empress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theodora, Slave Empress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theodora, Slave Empress tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Theodora, Slave Empress (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Theodora, Slave Empress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Theodora, Slave Empress worth watching?
- Theodora, Slave Empress holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Theodora, Slave Empress?
- Theodora, Slave Empress stars Georges Marchal, Gianna Maria Canale, Renato Baldini, Irene Papas and Nerio Bernardi.
- When was Theodora, Slave Empress released?
- Theodora, Slave Empress was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.