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The Fall of the Roman Empire

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The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

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Reviews Counted: 9 Fresh: 9  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.4/10

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Runtime: 3 hrs 7 mins

Synopsis: The success of Anthony Mann's wide-screen epic El Cid (1961) led to this even grander undertaking, one of Hollywood's periodic infatuations with the decadence of Imperial Rome. After murdering his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus drifts into a life of wanton depravity as the... The success of Anthony Mann's wide-screen epic El Cid (1961) led to this even grander undertaking, one of Hollywood's periodic infatuations with the decadence of Imperial Rome. After murdering his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus drifts into a life of wanton depravity as the Gothic hordes gather at the Empire's borders. THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE is a Hollywood spectacular in the grand tradition, but Mann manages to elicit some terrific performances amongst the mob scenes. According to the trailer, the film contains "Not just 3 or 4, but ALL of the known emotions!" [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, Christopher Plummer, Sophia Loren, James Mason

Director: Anthony Mann
Producer: Samuel Bronston
Screenwriter: Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
Composer: Dimitri Tiomkin

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 29, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • O-Ring Keep Case - 2-Disc Set
  • 2-Disc Set
  • Disc: 1
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Bill Broston 2. Mel Martin
  • Featurette - 1. ROME IN MADRID
  • Trailers - Theatrical Trailer

Text/ Photo Gallery:

  • Filmographies
  • Still Galleries
  • Fimographies
  • DISC 2
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette - 1. THE RISE AND FALL OF AN EPIC PRODUCTION - THE MAKING OF THE FILM
  • 2. THE RISE AND FALL OF AN EMPIRE - AN HISTORICAL LOOK AT THE REAL ROMAN EMPIRE
  • 3. HOLLYWOOD VS HISTORY - AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
  • 4. DIMITRI TIOMKIN - SCORING THE ROMAN EMPIRE

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While The Fall of the Roman Empire is even more technically assured than El Cid, it's less interesting narrative-wise.

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05/15/08
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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... surely the most magnificent period piece of its era.

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05/14/08
Sean Axmaker
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Put bluntly, the difference between El Cid and Fall is the difference between faith in a concept of heroism that can transcend even death.

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04/26/08
Fernando F. Croce
Slant Magazine
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From back in the day when epic meant upwards of 10,000 extras, gargantuan sets, and 122-piece orchestras...in other words, CGI is for wimps.

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04/25/08
Peter Canavese
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Thomas Delapa
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Emanuel Levy
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05/09/05
Bosley Crowther
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08/16/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
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An above average epic.

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