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The Fall of the Roman Empire

on BBC Two England

Historical epic, the fourth of five films today directed by Anthony Mann.
Starring Sophia Loren Stephen Boyd
The Roman Empire falls into the hands of corrupt Commodus, whose insane pride leads to revolt. Caught up in the turmoil are his sister, Lucilla, and the nan who should have become emperor. Widescreen.
(1964, U) Digital widescreen
The quintet of Anthony Mann films comes to a close at 12.45am with Desperate
♦ See Rims: pp 52-58 **** ♦ Teach Yourself Sophia Loren : page 49

Contributors

Directed By:
Anthony Mann.
Unknown:
Sophia Loren
Unknown:
Stephen Boyd
Unknown:
Anthony Mann
Unknown:
Sophia Loren
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
Julianus:
Eric Porter
Niger:
Douglas Wilmer
Claudius:
Peter Damon
Polybius:
Andrew Keir
Victorinus:
George Murcell

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