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Messalina (1960)

Original title: Messalina Venere imperatrice

1960-03-12 · 1h 36m · IT
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Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

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Vittorio CottafaviDirector

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Belinda LeeBelinda LeeValeria MessalinaGiancarlo SbragiaGiancarlo SbragiaAulo CelsoSpiros FocásSpiros FocásLucius MaximusCarlo GiustiniCarlo GiustiniLucius GetaGian Carlo SbragiaGian Carlo SbragiaAulus CelsusArturo DominiciArturo DominiciCaius SiliusArianna GalliArianna GalliSilviaGiulio DonniniGiulio DonniniNarcisoMarcello GiordaMarcello GiordaClaudioIda GalliIda GalliSilviaMino DoroMino DoroSulpicioGiuliano GemmaGiuliano GemmaMarcello

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Roman empire

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityRoman EmpireDialogue densityDramaDirector preference382353Actor preference255914 · 261406 · 89891Country preferenceIt

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What is Messalina about?

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

How long is Messalina?

Messalina has a runtime of 96 minutes.