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5.9 / 10(33 votes)IMDbNR19561h 28mFrance, Italy

Nero's Mistress

Mio figlio Nerone

“The Bawdy Decadence of Nero's Rome...!”

Synopsis

On seaside holiday, Nero, Poppea, Seneca and their friends and family prepare a great show where Nero will star. When his mother Agrippina arrives with her German praetorians and decides Nero has to conquer Britain, she's asking for trouble. Many attempts of murder and poisoning will happen on the eve of his great show.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 1, 1956

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 1, 2005

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steno
Screenplay & Story
Diego Fabbri, Sandro Continenza, Steno, Rodolfo Sonego, Ugo Guerra
Original Score
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Title
Mio figlio Nerone
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Les Films Marceau, Titanus, Produzione Cinematografica F.I.D.E.S.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steno

Screenplay & Story

Diego Fabbri, Sandro Continenza, Steno, Rodolfo Sonego, Ugo Guerra

Original Score & Music

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Director of Photography

Mario Bava

Film Editing

Giuliana Attenni, Mario Serandrei

Producers

Franco Cristaldi

Department Leadership Roster

Diego Fabbri

Diego Fabbri

Screenplay

Sandro Continenza

Screenplay

Steno

Screenplay

Rodolfo Sonego

Rodolfo Sonego

Screenplay

Ugo Guerra

Screenplay

Steno

Director

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Original Music Composer

Piero Filippone

Production Design

Mario Bava

Mario Bava

Director of Photography

Franco Cristaldi

Franco Cristaldi

Producer

Giuliana Attenni

Editor

Mario Serandrei

Editor

Veniero Colasanti

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nero's Mistress.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nero's Mistress

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

What is Nero's Mistress about?

On seaside holiday, Nero, Poppea, Seneca and their friends and family prepare a great show where Nero will star. When his mother Agrippina arrives with her German praetorians and decides Nero has to conquer Britain, she's asking for trouble. Many attempts of murder and poisoning will happen on the eve of his great show.

Who directed Nero's Mistress?

Nero's Mistress was directed by Steno.

Who stars in Nero's Mistress?

The principal cast of Nero's Mistress includes Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Brigitte Bardot, Gloria Swanson, Ciccio Barbi.

When was Nero's Mistress released and how long is it?

Nero's Mistress was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Nero's Mistress?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nero's Mistress was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nero's Mistress?

Nero's Mistress holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).