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Nero and the Burning of Rome

Nerone e Messalina

“His towering misdeeds wrote his name in letters of fire among history's most terrifying pages.”

Synopsis

Pushed by his mother Agrippina, Neron seized power at the expense of Britannicus. His poetry makes him commit numerous crimes. He will die stabbed after having killed his wife, his mother, his advisers, his wife's lovers, and an incredible number of Christians ...

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Primo Zeglio
Screenplay & Story
Paolo Levi, Primo Zeglio, Fulvio Palmieri, Riccardo Testa, David Bluhmen
Original Title
Nerone e Messalina
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 46m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Primo Zeglio

Screenplay & Story

Paolo Levi, Primo Zeglio, Fulvio Palmieri, Riccardo Testa, David Bluhmen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:David Bluhmen

Department Leadership Roster

Paolo Levi

Writer

Primo Zeglio

Writer

Riccardo Testa

Writer

Primo Zeglio

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nero and the Burning of Rome

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nero and the Burning of Rome about?

Pushed by his mother Agrippina, Neron seized power at the expense of Britannicus. His poetry makes him commit numerous crimes. He will die stabbed after having killed his wife, his mother, his advisers, his wife's lovers, and an incredible number of Christians ...

Who directed Nero and the Burning of Rome?

Nero and the Burning of Rome was directed by Primo Zeglio.

Who stars in Nero and the Burning of Rome?

The principal cast of Nero and the Burning of Rome includes Gino Cervi, Paola Barbara, Yvonne Sanson, Milly Vitale, Jole Fierro.

When was Nero and the Burning of Rome released and how long is it?

Nero and the Burning of Rome was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.

Is Nero and the Burning of Rome based on a book or true story?

Nero and the Burning of Rome is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Bluhmen".