Theodora, Slave Empress
Teodora, imperatrice di Bisanzio
“Mistress Of A Barbaric Empire - Master Of An Unconquerable Emperor!”
Synopsis
Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome.
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Gianna Maria Canale
Teodora
Georges Marchal
Giustiniano
Henri Guisol
Giovanni di Cappadocia
Roger Pigaut
Andres
Renato Baldini
Arcas
Irene Papas
Faidia
Olga Solbelli
Egina
Alessandro Fersen
Metropolita
Nerio Bernardi
Belisario
Carlo Sposito
Scarpios
Loris Gizzi
Smirnos
Mario Siletti
Il magistrato
Giovanni Fagioli
Il cancelliere di corte
Oscar Andriani
Il difensore di Scarpios
Umberto Silvestri
L'atleta cieco
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Screenplay & Story
- René Wheeler, Riccardo Freda, Ranieri Cochetti, Claude Accursi
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Teodora, imperatrice di Bisanzio
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Freda
René Wheeler, Riccardo Freda, Ranieri Cochetti, Claude Accursi, André-Paul Antoine
Renzo Rossellini
Rodolfo Lombardi
Mario Serandrei
Riccardo Freda
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Freda
Director
René Wheeler
Screenplay
Riccardo Freda
Screenplay
Riccardo Freda
Producer
Ranieri Cochetti
Screenplay
Claude Accursi
Screenplay
Veniero Colasanti
Costume Design
Rodolfo Lombardi
Director of Photography
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Filiberto Sbardella
Production Design
Antonio Valente
Production Design
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theodora, Slave Empress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Theodora, Slave Empress about?
Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome.
Who directed Theodora, Slave Empress?
Theodora, Slave Empress was directed by Riccardo Freda.
Who stars in Theodora, Slave Empress?
The principal cast of Theodora, Slave Empress includes Gianna Maria Canale, Georges Marchal, Henri Guisol, Roger Pigaut, Renato Baldini.
When was Theodora, Slave Empress released and how long is it?
Theodora, Slave Empress was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Theodora, Slave Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theodora, Slave Empress was composed by Renzo Rossellini.