Legions of the Nile movie poster

Legions of the Nile

"The Thundering Adventure That Brought an Empire to its Knees!"

November 27, 1959 1h 40m 5.3/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1959. Legions of the Nile is a history/drama film. directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.

Starring Linda Cristal, Ettore Manni, and Georges Marchal

Synopsis

Octavio secretly sent his consul Curridio to Alexandria in a final attempt to reach peace. In the city, he meets Berenice, a mysterious and beautiful dancer who falls in love. Actually, the dancer is the queen Cleopatra who leads a double life using this name.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 27, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC)
  • Alexandra Produzioni Cinematografiche
  • Atenea Films
  • Societé Cinématographique Lyre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legions of the Nile about?

Octavio secretly sent his consul Curridio to Alexandria in a final attempt to reach peace. In the city, he meets Berenice, a mysterious and beautiful dancer who falls in love. Actually, the dancer ...

Who directed Legions of the Nile?

Legions of the Nile was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.

How long is Legions of the Nile?

Legions of the Nile has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Legions of the Nile released?

Legions of the Nile was released on November 27, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Legions of the Nile?

The main cast of Legions of the Nile includes Linda Cristal, Ettore Manni, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín, María Mahor.