Quo Vadis?
Originally released in 1913. Quo Vadis? is a drama/history film. directed by Enrico Guazzoni. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, and Bruto Castellani
Synopsis
During the latter years of the reign of the tyrannical Roman emperor Nero, Marcus Vinicius, one of Nero's officers, falls in love with a young Christian named Lygia, attempting to enslave her. Lygia's protector, the noble and burly Ursus, works to save her from Vinicius' clutches. Pursuing Lygia, Vinicius finds himself at a catacomb prayer meeting led by the apostle Peter and finds his conscience stirring-- just as Nero orders Rome burned. A landmark in epic film, Enrico Guazzoni’s grand-scale masterpiece laid the foundations for what colossal Italian spectacles would become. The film had tremendous influence on Giovanni Pastrone’s Cabiria (1914) and D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance (1916).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1913
112 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Società Italiana Cines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quo Vadis? about?
During the latter years of the reign of the tyrannical Roman emperor Nero, Marcus Vinicius, one of Nero's officers, falls in love with a young Christian named Lygia, attempting to enslave her. Lygi...
Who directed Quo Vadis??
Quo Vadis? was directed by Enrico Guazzoni.
How long is Quo Vadis??
Quo Vadis? has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Quo Vadis? released?
Quo Vadis? was released on March 1, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quo Vadis??
The main cast of Quo Vadis? includes Amleto Novelli, Gustavo Serena, Bruto Castellani, Amelia Cattaneo, Carlo Cattaneo.