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The Fall of the Roman Empire

Star-studded recreation of the death throes of the greatest empire in world history. After Marcus Aurelius is poisoned, the role of emperor goes not to his adopted son as he had wished, but to his cruel son Commodus - who soon displays a tyrannical streak.

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2 hours, 52 minutes

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Thu 5 Dec 2024 20:00

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Role Contributor
Marcus Aurelius Alec Guinness
Julianus Eric Porter
Lucilla Sophia Loren
Verulus Anthony Quayle
Ballomar John Ireland
King of the Armenians Omar Sharif
Livius Stephen Boyd
Commodus Christopher Plummer
Timonides James Mason
Cleander Mel Ferrer
Writer Ben Barzman
Writer Philip Yordan
Director Anthony Mann
Producer Samuel Bronston

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