Nero
Nerone
Synopsis
As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.
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Imperium: Nerone Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-13
Top Cast
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Hans Matheson
Nero
Rike Schmid
Acte
Laura Morante
Aggrippina
Matthias Habich
Seneca
Ángela Molina
Domitia
Ian Richardson
Septimus
John Simm
Caligula
Liz Smith
Soothsayer
Massimo Dapporto
Claudius
Maurizio Donadoni
Burros
Jochen Horst
Etius
Vittoria Puccini
Claudia Octavia
Elisa Tovati
Poppaea Sabina
Pierre Vaneck
Paul of Tarsus
Francesco Venditti
Britannicus
James Bentley
Young Nero
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Marcus
- Original Title
- Nerone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Studios
- EOS Entertainment, Lux Vide, Telecinco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Marcus
Luca Bernabei
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Bernabei
Producer
Paul Marcus
Director
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nero
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What is Nero about?
As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.
Who directed Nero?
Nero was directed by Paul Marcus.
Who stars in Nero?
The principal cast of Nero includes Hans Matheson, Rike Schmid, Laura Morante, Matthias Habich, Ángela Molina.
When was Nero released and how long is it?
Nero was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nero?
Nero holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).