

Quo Vadis
Synopsis
Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paweł Deląg
Marcus Vincius
Magdalena Mielcarz
Lygia
Bogusław Linda
Petronius
Michał Bajor
Neron
Jerzy Trela
Chilo Chilonides
Franciszek Pieczka
Apostle Peter
Krzysztof Majchrzak
Tigellinus
Rafał Kubacki
Ursus
Andrzej Tomecki
Glaucus
Jerzy Nowak
Krispus
Zbigniew Waleryś
Paul of Tarsus
Agnieszka Wagner
Poppaea
Małgorzata Pieczyńska
Akte
Marta Piechowiak
Eunice
Danuta Stenka
Pomponia
Monika Jarosińska
Niewolnica Winicjusza
Teresa Marczewska
Miriam
Małgorzata Foremniak
Chrisotemis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Quo Vadis
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Chronos Media, Kredyt Bank PBI, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Kadr, HBO Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Henryk Sienkiewicz
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Department Leadership Roster
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Quo Vadis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quo Vadis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quo Vadis about?
Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.
Who directed Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in Quo Vadis?
The principal cast of Quo Vadis includes Paweł Deląg, Magdalena Mielcarz, Bogusław Linda, Michał Bajor, Jerzy Trela.
When was Quo Vadis released and how long is it?
Quo Vadis was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Quo Vadis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quo Vadis was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
Is Quo Vadis based on a book or true story?
Quo Vadis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henryk Sienkiewicz".



















