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David Macaulay: Roman City (1994)

1994-02-15 · 56m · EN
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The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.

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Mark OlshakerWriterLarry KleinDirector

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David MacaulayDavid MacaulayHostIan McKellenIan McKellenAugustus Caesar (voice)Derek JacobiDerek JacobiMarcus Fabricius (voice)Brian BlessedBrian BlessedGaius Valerius (voice)John SessionsJohn SessionsLaurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)Geoffrey MatthewsGeoffrey MatthewsLicinus (voice)Sandra ClarkSandra ClarkTuria / Druid Priestess (voice)Jaramy StockwellJaramy StockwellServant / Citizen / Soldier (voice)Sophie ThompsonSophie ThompsonAiden (voice)

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Ancient rome

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Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityAncient RomePacingShortDirector preference375374Actor preference6190 · 52526 · 20475Country preferenceUs

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What is David Macaulay: Roman City about?

The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.

How long is David Macaulay: Roman City?

David Macaulay: Roman City has a runtime of 56 minutes.