

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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- 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
Primo Zeglio
Paolo Levi, Primo Zeglio, Fulvio Palmieri, Riccardo Testa, 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".



















