Germany / Oct 28, 1909
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mario Voller-Buzzi | |
| Leo Ragusi | Uomo del popolo |
| Paolo Azzurri | Senatore |
Genres
HistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Nerone, o la caduta di Roma |
| Original language | IT |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Società Anonima Ambrosio |
| Release date | 28 ottobre 1909 |
| Production | Arturo Ambrosio |
| Writer | Arrigo Frusta |
| Cinematography | Giovanni Vitrotti |
| Assistant directors | Luigi Maggi, Arturo Ambrosio |
| Camera operators | Giovanni Vitrotti |
| Additional photography | Giovanni Vitrotti |
| Production design | Decoroso Bonifanti |
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| Art direction | Decoroso Bonifanti |
| Set decoration | Decoroso Bonifanti |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Italy / Nov 01, 1909
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