Topic: Roman Empire

Direction José Antonio Muñiz · Javier Téllez

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Derek Jacobi · Sian Phillips · John Hurt · George Baker

Synopsis I, Claudius (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a 13-episode adaptation of Robert Graves' novel, detailing the extraordinary journey of Claudius (Derek Jacobi), a man who, despite physical challenges including a deformed leg and a speech impediment, ascends to the throne of...

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Laurence Olivier · Peter Ustinov

Synopsis Spartacus (1960) follows the gripping tale of a defiant slave, Spartacus, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who ignites a fierce uprising against the corrupt Roman Empire. Inspired by Howard Fast's novel of the same name, the film delves into the historical...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Charlton Heston · Jack Hawkins · Stephen Boyd · Haya Harareet

Synopsis Ben-Hur (1959) unfolds in the seventh year of Augustus Caesar's rule, in the Roman province of Judea, where Jews are returning to their birth city for the census. A radiant star illuminates the night sky over Bethlehem, signaling the birth...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Russell Crowe · Joaquin Phoenix · Connie Nielsen · Oliver Reed

Synopsis Gladiator (2000) centers around Maximus, a valiant and devoted military leader serving under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His unwavering loyalty earns him the Emperor's trust, who intends to name Maximus as his successor. However, Commodus, the Emperor's jealous son, intervenes by...

Direction John Milius · William J. MacDonald · Bruno Heller · Michael Apted

Cast Kevin McKidd · Ray Stevenson · Polly Walker · James Purefoy

Synopsis Rome (TV Series) (2005) is a historical drama that unfolds in 52 B.C., when the city of Rome stands as the world's most affluent metropolis, home to a million people and the heart of a vast empire. Established on principles...

Direction Steven S. DeKnight · Michael Hurst · Rick Jacobson · Jesse Warn

Cast Liam McIntyre · Manu Bennett · Dustin Clare · Daniel Feuerriegel

Synopsis Spartacus: War of the Damned (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping TV miniseries that picks up after the defeat of Gaius Claudius Glaber. Months have passed, and the rebel army, under the leadership of Spartacus and his generals Crixus, Gannicus,...

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast Ramon Novarro · May McAvoy · Francis X. Bushman · Betty Bronson

Synopsis Ben-Hur (1925) follows the epic tale of Judah Ben-Hur, a once-wealthy Israelite who crosses paths with his childhood friend Messala, now a Roman officer. A tragic accident during a Roman procession leads to Judah's enslavement as a galley slave, while...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Marlon Brando · Louis Calhern · Deborah Kerr · James Mason

Synopsis Julius Caesar (1953) unfolds the epic tale of ancient Rome, where ambition and envy collide in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s renowned play. The narrative revolves around Cassius (John Gielgud), who, consumed by jealousy over the adoration...

Direction Steven S. DeKnight · Rick Jacobson · Michael Hurst · Jesse Warn

Cast Andy Whitfield · Lucy Lawless · John Hannah · Manu Bennett

Synopsis Spartacus: Blood and Sand (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping historical drama that spans 13 episodes, chronicling the life of Spartacus, a Thracian warrior betrayed by the Romans and thrust into the harsh world of slavery. Captured and forced into...

Direction René Goscinny · Albert Uderzo · Pierre Watrin

Synopsis The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) follows the adventures of the Gauls as they are presented with an extraordinary opportunity. They must prove their worth by successfully completing a series of twelve daunting challenges set forth by the formidable Julius...

Direction Chris Mitchell

Cast Mary Beard

Synopsis Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit (TV Miniseries) (2016) delves into the fascinating journey of how a modest city in central Italy managed to conquer and control an expansive territory. The series explores the intricate factors that both united...

Direction Steven S. DeKnight · Rick Jacobson

Cast John Hannah · Dustin Clare · Lucy Lawless · Peter Mensah

Synopsis Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating Starz television mini-series that serves as a prequel to the acclaimed series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." This six-episode mini-series delves into the life of Gannicus (Dustin Clare), the inaugural...

Direction Rex Piano · Alexander Emmert · Nick Gardner · Robert H. Gardner

Cast Leif Anders

Direction Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline

Cast Buster Keaton · Wallace Beery · Margaret Leahy · Joe Roberts

Synopsis Three Ages (1923) is a silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, which cleverly mimics the structure of D.W. Griffith's epic "Intolerance." Keaton showcases his versatility as a performer, blending humor and drama to satirize the consequences of...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Robert Taylor · Deborah Kerr · Peter Ustinov · Leo Genn

Synopsis Quo Vadis (1951) follows the journey of General Marcus Vinicius, who, after spending three years in the field, returns to Rome and encounters Lygia, a Christian woman who initially rejects his advances due to his warrior background. Despite her Roman...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Rex Harrison · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Cleopatra (1963) is a grand and lavish cinematic endeavor that cost a staggering $60 million, making it an epic undertaking in terms of investment, Hollywood lore, and ultimately, a monumental box office disappointment that nearly sank 20th Century Fox. The...

Direction Steven S. DeKnight · Rick Jacobson

Cast Liam McIntyre · Manu Bennett · Dustin Clare · Daniel Feuerriegel

Synopsis Spartacus: Vengeance (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping continuation of the epic tale that began with "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." This 10-episode season, which aired in 2012, picks up where the previous season left off, with Spartacus (now portrayed by...

Direction Hugo Macgregor · Jack MacInnis

Synopsis Meet the Romans with Mary Beard (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating four-part series that invites viewers to explore the fascinating world of ancient Rome through the eyes of renowned British historian Mary Beard. Beard's lifelong passion for the enigmatic...

Direction David Maloney

Cast Patrick Troughton · Frazer Hines · Wendy Padbury · Jane Sherwin

Synopsis Doctor Who: The War Games (TV) (1969) is an epic ten-part journey marking the conclusion of the Second Doctor's era, featuring the debut of the Time Lords. The Doctor, accompanied by Jamie and Zoe, mistakenly believes they have returned to...