The Fall of the Roman Empire
Summary: The death of Marcus Aurelius leads to a succession crisis, in which the deceased emperor's son, Commodus, demonstrates that he is unwilling to let anything undermine his claim to the Roman Empire.
Release Date: March 26, 1964
Director:
Anthony Mann
Runtime: 3 h 08 min
MPAA: Approved
Production: Samuel Bronston Productions
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 19,000,000
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