Nero, or The Fall of Rome
Nerone, o la caduta di Roma
Synopsis
Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Frusta
- Original Title
- Nerone, o la caduta di Roma
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio
Arrigo Frusta
Giovanni Vitrotti
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Maggi
Director
Giovanni Vitrotti
Director of Photography
Arrigo Frusta
Screenplay
Arturo Ambrosio
Director
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
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Public Domain
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What is Nero, or The Fall of Rome about?
Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.
Who directed Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
Nero, or The Fall of Rome was directed by Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio.
Who stars in Nero, or The Fall of Rome?
The principal cast of Nero, or The Fall of Rome includes Alberto Capozzi, Lydia De Roberti, Luigi Maggi, Mirra Principi, Ercole Vaser.
When was Nero, or The Fall of Rome released and how long is it?
Nero, or The Fall of Rome was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 14m.