Title:
The fall of the Roman Empire
Author:
Bronston, Samuel, producer.
Uniform Title:
Fall of the Roman Empire (Motion picture)
Edition:
Two-disc deluxe edition.
Publication Information:
[New York, NY] : Weinstein Company ; Santa Monica : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the philosopher-emperor of Rome, summons his empire's governors and princes to his German war headquarters for a Pax Romanus. He confides to his daughter, Lucilla, that his adopted son, Livius, will succeed him instead of his more unstable heir, Commodus. Overhearing this, Cleander, a blind prophet loyal to Commodus, presents Marcus with a poisoned apple. After the funeral, Livius, who does not share Lucilla's ambition for himself or Rome, allows Commodus to proclaim himself emperor. While pestilence ravages Rome, Commodus continues his vain, licentious behavior. He ultimately neglects to deal with all symptoms of unrest and banishing anyone reminding him of his responsibilities.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1964.
First half of film plays on 1st disc, film is continued on 2nd disc.
Special features: Disc 1: Feature commentary with Bill Bronston (son of producer Samuel Bronston) and Mel Martin (biographer of Samuel Bronston); Rome in Madrid: 1964 promotional film; original theatrical trailer; filmographies; still gallery ; Disc 2: "The rise and fall of an epic production:" the making of the film; "The rise and fall of an empire:" an historical look at the real Roman Empire; Hollywood vs. History: an historical analysis; Dimitri Tiomkin: scoring the Roman Empire ; About this film.
Language:
English
Spanish
Contents:
Disc 1. Fall of the Roman Empire [pt. 1]; special features -- disc. 2. Fall of the Roman Empire [pt. 2]; special features.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
Geographic Term:
Added Author:
ISBN:
9781594447365
UPC:
796019803977
Format :
DVD
