The Last Days of Pompeii
“VESUVIUS...COULD NOT DESTROY THIER LOVE..!”
Synopsis
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
Top Cast
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Preston Foster
Marcus
Alan Hale
Burbix
Basil Rathbone
Pontius Pilate
John Wood
Adult Flavius
Louis Calhern
Prefect Allus Martius
David Holt
Flavius as a Boy
Dorothy Wilson
Clodia
Wyrley Birch
Leaster
Frank Conroy
Gaius Tanno (uncredited)
William V. Mong
Cleon the Slave Dealer (uncredited)
Murray Kinnell
Simon (uncredited)
Henry Kolker
Warder (uncredited)
Edward Van Sloan
Calvus (uncredited)
Zeffie Tilbury
The Wise Woman (uncredited)
John Davidson
Phoebus (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
The Augur, a Pompeii Official (uncredited)
Warner Richmond
Captain of the Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest B. Schoedsack
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Rose
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Last Days of Pompeii
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Ruth Rose
Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
Merian C. Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Director
Ruth Rose
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Aline Bernstein
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Christian Movies
Available 1930s
Christian Movies
Theme: Biblical and Christian Values
History Epic Adventure Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Days of Pompeii
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Days of Pompeii about?
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
Who directed The Last Days of Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Who stars in The Last Days of Pompeii?
The principal cast of The Last Days of Pompeii includes Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, John Wood, Louis Calhern.
When was The Last Days of Pompeii released and how long is it?
The Last Days of Pompeii was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Days of Pompeii?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Days of Pompeii was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Days of Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).