Fire Over Rome
L'incendio di Roma
Synopsis
Marcus Valerius, a young consul, is assigned the mission to assist Menecrate, the leader of the Pretorian Guard, in the arrest and execution of as many Christians as possible. While raiding the Catacombs he has the surprise to find among the Christians the woman he loves, Giulia, who has been converted secretly to the banned religion. He helps her to escape and trouble soon follows. Stripped of his rank and arrested for defending the rebels he is condemned to fight as a gladiator...
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Lang Jeffries
Marcus Valerius
Cristina Gaïoni
Giulia
Moira Orfei
Poppaea
Mario Feliciani
Seneca
Luciano Marin
Fulvius
Evi Maltagliati
Livia Augusta, Marcus's Mother
Franco Fantasia
Clodius
Massimo Carocci
Young Christian
Vladimir Medar
Nero
Vladimir Bačić
Anita Todesco
Domenico Maggio
Franco Daddi
Riccardo Pizzuti
Demeter Bitenc
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guido Malatesta
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Marzelli, Guido Malatesta
- Original Title
- L'incendio di Roma
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- GMC, Jadran Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guido Malatesta
Giorgio Marzelli, Guido Malatesta
Department Leadership Roster
Guido Malatesta
Writer
Guido Malatesta
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Over Rome
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What is Fire Over Rome about?
Marcus Valerius, a young consul, is assigned the mission to assist Menecrate, the leader of the Pretorian Guard, in the arrest and execution of as many Christians as possible. While raiding the Catacombs he has the surprise to find among the Christians the woman he loves, Giulia, who has been converted secretly to the banned religion. He helps her to escape and trouble soon follows. Stripped of his rank and arrested for defending the rebels he is condemned to fight as a gladiator...
Who directed Fire Over Rome?
Fire Over Rome was directed by Guido Malatesta.
Who stars in Fire Over Rome?
The principal cast of Fire Over Rome includes Lang Jeffries, Cristina Gaïoni, Moira Orfei, Mario Feliciani, Luciano Marin.
When was Fire Over Rome released and how long is it?
Fire Over Rome was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fire Over Rome?
Fire Over Rome holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).