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Quo Vadis? (1951) is a feature film (sound, color, 171m), directed by Mervyn LeRoy. Based on Quo Vadis? (1895 Sienkiewicz), novel. Music by Miklós Rózsa; see Quo Vadis (1951 Rózsa), film music.
Abstract
"A fierce Roman commander becomes infatuated with a beautiful Christian hostage and begins questioning the tyrannical leadership of the despot Emperor Nero."--Publisher description.
Postwar version of Sienkiewicz's novel, the first in sound, wide screen and Technicolor. In its initial stages, presents scenes from the life of Jesus, during a sermon delivered by Peter. Then focuses on the persecution of the Christian martyrs in ancient Rome. The happy ending sees Marcus Vinicius adopting the Christian faith without dying.
Cast
- Robert Taylor = Marcus Vinicius
- Deborah Kerr = Lygia
- Leo Genn = Petronius
- Peter Ustinov = Nero
- Patricia Laffan = Poppaea
- Finlay Currie = Peter
- Abraham Sofaer = Paul of Tarsus
- Robin Hughes (voice) = Jesus of Nazareth
Production
Produced and released in the United States (8 November 1951). Distributed worldwide between 1952 and 1960.