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

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