Quo Vadis (1951 LeRoy), film
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
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. Starring Robert Taylor (Marcus Vinicius), Deborah Kerr (Lygia), Leo Genn (Petronius), Peter Ustinov (Nero), Patricia Laffan (Poppaea), Finlay Currie (Peter), and Abraham Sofaer (Paul).
Production
Produced in the United States (1951). Premiered in the United States on 8 November 1951. Released worldwide between 1952 and 1960.