The Last Days of Pompeii
1959 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy
Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the killers, but just how high up are those involved?
Direction Mario Bonnard
Cast Steve Reeves · Christine Kaufmann · Fernando Rey · Barbara Carroll · Mino Doro · Anne-Marie Baumann · Mimmo Palmara · Guillermo Marín · Carlo Tamberlani · Mario Berriatúa · Ángel Aranda · María Silva · Ignazio Dolce · Jesús Puente
Soundtrack Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Screenplay Sergio Corbucci · Ennio De Concini · Luigi Emmanuele · Sergio Leone · Duccio Tessari · Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
Cinematography Antonio L. Ballesteros
Original title Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei
Also known as The Last Days of Pompeii
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