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The Fight for Rome

December 17, 1968 1h 43m 5.4/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1968. The Fight for Rome is a adventure/drama film. directed by Robert Siodmak.

Starring Laurence Harvey, Orson Welles, and Sylva Koscina

Synopsis

A Roman noble, Cethegus, tries to start a war, setting the Ostrogoths and their Queen, Amalasuntha, against the Byzantine Emperor Justinian; Cethegus wants to swoop in after they have destroyed each other and create a new Roman Empire from their combined kingdoms; however, he does not factor into his plans the vagaries of love and the personal integrity of the people in both kingdoms.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 17, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Romania + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Studioul Cinematografic BucureΘ™ti
  • Documento Film
  • CCC Filmkunst

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fight for Rome about?

A Roman noble, Cethegus, tries to start a war, setting the Ostrogoths and their Queen, Amalasuntha, against the Byzantine Emperor Justinian; Cethegus wants to swoop in after they have destroyed eac...

Who directed The Fight for Rome?

The Fight for Rome was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is The Fight for Rome?

The Fight for Rome has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Fight for Rome released?

The Fight for Rome was released on December 17, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fight for Rome?

The main cast of The Fight for Rome includes Laurence Harvey, Orson Welles, Sylva Koscina, Harriet Andersson, Honor Blackman.