# The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

> A grand, tragic Roman epic follows an honorable general caught between imperial duty, forbidden succession, and a ruler's descent into tyranny.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10403

## Facts

- Runtime: 188 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Anthony Mann
- Cast: Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quayle, John Ireland, Omar Sharif
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058085/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: solemn, foreboding, tragic, classic epic marathon, historical film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and betrayal as the Roman Empire teeters on the brink of collapse.

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