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The Fall of the Roman Empire

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Historical epic. The Roman Empire falls into the hands of the unstable, corrupt Commodus, whose insane pride leads to cruelty and revolt. Caught up in the turmoil are his sister, Lucilla, and the man who should have become emperor. Widescreen. Review page 61-
Director Anthony Mann (1964, U)

Contributors

Director:
Anthony Mann
Lucilla:
Sophia Loren
Livius:
Stephen Boyd
Marcus Aurelius:
Alec Guinness
Commodus:
Christopher Plummer
Timonides:
James Mason
Sohamus:
Omar Sharif
Verulus:
Anthony Quayle
Ballomar:
John Ireland
Cleander:
Mel Ferrer
Source: Radio Times

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