Messalina
Synopsis
In the year 43 AD, Claudius reigns over the Roman Empire with his beautiful wife, Messalina, at his side. Messalina is a sex-obsessed woman who mercilessly exploits her husband's power in an attempt to satisfy her insatiable lust. Actively supported by Agrippina, Messalina turns the Roman court into a squalid place of vice and perversion. One day, however, the Emperor finds out what is going on behind his back and takes cruel revenge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe D'Amato
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe D'Amato
- Original Title
- Messalina
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Butterfly Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe D'Amato
Joe D'Amato
Joe D'Amato
Rosanna Landi
Annabel Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Joe D'Amato
Director
Joe D'Amato
Screenplay
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Rosanna Landi
Editor
Frank Wolf
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messalina
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What is Messalina about?
In the year 43 AD, Claudius reigns over the Roman Empire with his beautiful wife, Messalina, at his side. Messalina is a sex-obsessed woman who mercilessly exploits her husband's power in an attempt to satisfy her insatiable lust. Actively supported by Agrippina, Messalina turns the Roman court into a squalid place of vice and perversion. One day, however, the Emperor finds out what is going on behind his back and takes cruel revenge.
Who directed Messalina?
Messalina was directed by Joe D'Amato.
Who stars in Messalina?
The principal cast of Messalina includes Kelly Trump, Backey Jakic, Olivia del Rio, Hakan Serbes, Jessica Gabriel.
When was Messalina released and how long is it?
Messalina was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Messalina?
Messalina holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).