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Fire Over Rome
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Wikipedia article
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'Fire Over Rome' is a 1965 Italian 'peplum' film directed by Guido Malatesta.
Plot
After successfully campaigning in Gaul for several years, Consul Marcus Valerius arrived back in Rome with his legion. He and his men were looking forward to celebrating their return with their families and friends. The fearless warrior expected his Emperor to be pleased with his conquests, but Nero showed little interest. Other priorities were far more important.
Nero ordered Marcus to assist Menecrate, the hated leader of the Praetorian Guards, in cleansing the city of its Christian presence but he refused and resigned as Consul in protest. He was immediately sentenced to death and his legion disbanded.
Marcus Valerius is a valiant soldier and the killing of innocent people goes against all his principles. The former hero is now the hunted.
Cast
* Lang Jeffries as Marcus Valerius
* Cristina Gaioni as Giulia
* Moira Orfei as Poppaea
* Mario Feliciani as Seneca
* Luciano Marin as Fulvius
* Evi Maltagliati as Livia Augusta, Marcus's Mother
* Franco Fantasia as Clodius
Release
'Fire Over Rome' was released as 'Il incendio di Roma' in Italy on 20 March 1965.
See also
* List of Italian films of 1965
References
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