Period Dramas-The Romans 509 BC-476 AD
This is a list of movies or/and mini series set in the 509 BC-476 AD .
The history of the Romans is divided into 3 periods: Ancient Roman 753 BC – 509 BC , Roman republic 509 BC – 27 BC and the Roman Empire 27 BC – AD 1453. However the list main focus is the period of Republic (ruled by autocratic government), the reign of the Roman Empire, (coined during the rise of Emporor Augustus)and the Fall of the Roman Empire.
Please note: Biblical themes are not listed. This is to ensure the list is focused on the Romans period. Since there is a large number of Italian made productions, I have limited the number listed; as not many, outside Italy, would of seen them.
For those who are serious about Period Dramas and deem a movie/mini series worthy to be listed, add your comments.
The history of the Romans is divided into 3 periods: Ancient Roman 753 BC – 509 BC , Roman republic 509 BC – 27 BC and the Roman Empire 27 BC – AD 1453. However the list main focus is the period of Republic (ruled by autocratic government), the reign of the Roman Empire, (coined during the rise of Emporor Augustus)and the Fall of the Roman Empire.
Please note: Biblical themes are not listed. This is to ensure the list is focused on the Romans period. Since there is a large number of Italian made productions, I have limited the number listed; as not many, outside Italy, would of seen them.
For those who are serious about Period Dramas and deem a movie/mini series worthy to be listed, add your comments.
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- Reparto principalDerek JacobiJohn HurtSiân PhillipsVolvamos a los tiempos del Imperio Romano y observemos como el emperador Claudio sospecha que pueden estar tramando su asesinato.A MUST have in any Period Drama collection. Buy it, steal it, whatever it takes, I recommend this superb BBC masterpiece for anyone to watch! Forget Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" (2000), this mini series make it look like a baby trying to walk and the villian Commodus a mere AMATUER!!! I, Claudius has it all:intrigue, madness, greed, seduction, murder, incest, vengence, hatred, lust, evil, scheming, malice and the list goes on. This is human nature in its purest form of sadism. Forget about history books, this is way better. One of the best, if not THE BEST, Roman drama series of it's time starring Derek Jacobi (one of my favourite British actors) and a perfect cast of talented English actors.
***WARNING*** This was made in the 70's and does not have the budget of contemporary productions. Keep an open mind when watching this mini-series and judge for yourself
I rarely give a 10/10...this is a 15/10 - DirectorRidley ScottReparto principalRussell CroweJoaquin PhoenixConnie NielsenUn exgeneral romano se propone vengarse del emperador corrupto que asesinó a su familia y lo envió a la esclavitud.Thankfully a decent gladiator/roman movie to suit contemporary audiences. Besides the odd goofs (i.e. first part of movie, after opening battle scene, Maximus spends some quiet time with his horse, very visably you notice a pair of blue jeans, probably a crew member, backway), not a bad movie. Loved Joaquin Phoenix character, but wished he was more of a bastard.
- Reparto principalSantiago CabreraVincent ReganEmily BluntEpic four-hour series about the rise of Octavius who succeeds Julius Caesar and tangles with Marc Anthony for control of the Roman empire and finally went on to become the emperor Augustus.
- Reparto principalGoran VisnjicAlan BatesAngus MacfadyenTras ser comprado por el dueño de una escuela romana de gladiadores y entrenado como tal, un esclavo lidera una rebelión de esclavos y gladiadores que se sublevan contra Roma.Having seen both versions of Spartacus, the 1960 version with Kirk Douglas and the 2004 mini series, it was quiet difficult to chose which one to use. The script writer's historical imprefections aside, Kirk Douglas immortalized this character, although Sparactus was romaticized by Hollywood machine at the time. While Goran Visnjic version, was more truer to historical events, I felt something was lacking; and no fault of the actors, who tried to make this production feasiable.
- DirectoresJoseph L. MankiewiczRouben MamoulianReparto principalElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonRex HarrisonLa reina Cleopatra VII de Egipto experimenta tanto el triunfo como la tragedia al intentar resistir las ambiciones imperiales de Roma.I've seen both versions of Cleopatra. The mini series 1999 and the movie version 1963; I've yet to see the 1934 with Claudette Colbert. To this date no-one I've seen has ever challenged Elizabeth Taylor as the perfect casting of the Queen of the Nile. Parts of it were inaccurate to history, but who cares? Great movie anyway you look at it. Very expensive and almost sent 20th Century Fox bankrupt to this date many critics regard it as a Flop.
- CreadoresBruno HellerWilliam J. MacDonaldJohn MiliusReparto principalKevin McKiddRay StevensonPolly WalkerUna fiel descripción de las vidas de los ciudadanos romanos, tanto ilustres como ordinarios, durante los días de la República.Yes, it's a TV series, but I argue there isn't many decent production to date that is set in the Roman times. I really like this series and as such have placed it in this list
- DirectorNeil MarshallReparto principalMichael FassbenderDominic WestOlga KurylenkoUn grupo disidente de soldados romanos lucha por su vida tras las líneas enemigas después de que su legión sea devastada en un ataque de guerrilla.Set: during the Reign of Hadrian
This was a surprise. I thought I was seeing part Gladiator/part Braveheart. But this movie is based on the legendary 9th legend marched into Pict territory, in Britain, and was never heard of again...it gets weirder...its a true event that actually happened. Plenty of blood and gore, fighting and a vengeful mute girl. The standout for me, was the cinematography...breathtaking - Reparto principalJeremy SistoRichard HarrisChristopher WalkenTwenty-year-old Julius Caeser flees Rome for his life during the reign of Sulla, but through skill and ambition rises four decades later to become Rome's supreme dictator.Also see
Julius Ceasar (1984) - Reparto principalMichelle NewellGraham CrowdenHelen SparksThe lives of a series of queens belonging to the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt, culminating in its final active ruler Cleopatra VII.
- DirectorPaul MarcusReparto principalHans MathesonLaura MoranteRike SchmidA six-episode mini-series covering five centuries of the Roman Empire.For those who are interested in history, don't watch his TV Movie. It is a poor attempt to make veiwers more sympathic to Nero. For thoses who are just interested in less strenuous veiwing, this is for you. Its a depliction of Nero's life when he was young, to emporer and eventurally to his death. ***SPOILER*** the way Nero took his own life, by the lake, was a bit far fetched. And the girl he loved and lost years ago, just "happened" to see him bleeding by the waterside"
- Reparto principalKlaus Maria BrandauerFrederic ForrestCristina RainesEl amor y las intrigas en la antigua Roma en tiempos de Nerón.Set:during the Reign of Nero
- DirectorRoger YoungReparto principalPeter O'TooleCharlotte RamplingVittoria BelvedereCaesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa.An interesting bio epic on the life of Octavius who eventaully changed the course of History, and later became Caesar Augustus. Peter O'Toole brilliantly plays the dying emporer who recalls his past.
- DirectoresMervyn LeRoyAnthony MannReparto principalRobert TaylorDeborah KerrLeo GennUn comandante romano enamorado de una prisionera cristiana cuestiona el despótico liderazgo del emperador Nerón.Set:during the Reign of Nero
Why is there another Quo Vadis listed? The reason is you need to really see the two Quo Vadis in order to see which one you prefer. The 1951 version with Robert Taylor or the Polish mini series 1985. I confess, I rather liked this version, but each to there own. - DirectorWilliam WylerReparto principalCharlton HestonJack HawkinsStephen BoydDespués de que un príncipe judío sea traicionado y enviado a la esclavitud por un amigo romano, en la Jerusalén del siglo I, recupera su libertad y vuelve para vengarse.Fabulous cast, about two friends who suddenly became enemies. Visually it's sublime, acting is superb and the sets are magnificent. Top notch drama that only Hollywood can produce
***SPOILER***the end was a too Disney like, where the Leper mother and sister disease was suddenly cured, by the blood of Christ, which "happens" to flow from his wounded body on the cross, to a stream to where the Ben Hur's mother, sister & wife to be "happen" to seek shelter from the storm. - DirectorTinto BrassReparto principalMalcolm McDowellPeter O'TooleHelen MirrenDetalla la historia impactante, pero innegablemente trágica, del césar más infame de Roma, Calígula.also see:
Caligola (1996 TV movie)
Caligola (1975 TV movie)
Caligola (1966 TV movie)
***PLEASE NOTE-THIS IS NEARLY PORNOGRAPHIC***If you can get past that, you might find a passable story. Having stated this, surprisingly there are a number of well known actors/actress in this production. - Reparto principalFreddie JonesAndré MorellCaroline BlakistonAfter Julius Caesar's assassination, Octavian unites factions and becomes Augustus, ushering in Roman prosperity. But his death plunges the Empire into Tiberius' corruption and Caligula's madness.I have looked everywhere for this one...sadly the DVD is not in my region code.
Each Episode deals with a Caesar:
1. "Augustus"
2. "Germanicus"
3. "Tiberius"
4. "Sejanus"
5. "Caligula"
6. "Claudius" - Reparto principalPauline LynchSteven BerkoffAndrew PleavinEn el 400 d.C., el Imperio Romano es la mayor potencia del mundo. Pero hacia el este surgió un pueblo feroz: los hunos. Creen en una profecía sobre un gran rey que unirá a las tribus y desafiará a Roma por el control del mundo.
- DirectorEdward BazalgetteReparto principalAlexander SiddigEmilio DoorgasinghBashar RahalThe story of legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal. From his beginnings as an enemy of Rome in the Iberian Peninsula, to his daring crossing of the Alps and the decisive Battle of Zama against Roman general Scipio Africanus.pity there isn't a image. Still does deplict the will of Hannibal for his people to be free of Rome. This man came within an inch of Rome, having conquered the Alps. Nice acting, fine scenery.
- Reparto principalLeif AndersSam MercurioPaul BicknellEl drama histórico detalla las campañas militares romanas contra los bárbaros. Muestra cómo las continuas guerras agotaron los recursos, factor clave en la caída del Imperio.
- DirectorCarmine GalloneReparto principalAnnibale NinchiCamillo PilottoFosco GiachettiA story of the Second Punic Wars, beginning with Scipio's futile pleas to the Roman Senate to build an army to battle Hannibal, that climaxes with the battle of Zama.
- CreadorSteven S. DeKnightReparto principalAndy WhitfieldLucy LawlessManu BennettLa vida de Spartacus, el famoso gladiador que lideró una rebelión contra los romanos.TV series, but deserves to be mentioned.
- DirectorJacques DorfmannReparto principalChristopher LambertKlaus Maria BrandauerMax von SydowVercingétorix, acompañado de su gran amor, Epona, y de sus consejeros, los druidas Guttuart y Rhia, intentará vencer a los romanos en la decisiva batalla de Alesia.
- DirectorGiulio BaseReparto principalDaniele LiottiDolph LundgrenMónica CruzEn el año 35, un tribuno romano es enviado a Palestina para investigar la muerte y posible resurrección de un tal Jesús de Nazaret.
- DirectorSergiu NicolaescuReparto principalPierre BriceMarie-José NatGeorges MarchalThe Dacian kingdom lies at the eastern border of the Roman Empire.Only the river Danube separates the two mortal enemies.The Dacian king Decebalus knows that soon the vastly superior Roman legions will cross the river and attack Dacia.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldReparto principalChanning TatumJamie BellDonald SutherlandEn la Britania gobernada por los romanos, un joven soldado romano se esfuerza por honrar la memoria de su padre encontrando el emblema dorado de su legión perdida.waiting to see this one.
