Messalina
Originally released in 1960. Messalina is a drama film. directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
Starring Belinda Lee, Spiros Focás, and Giancarlo Sbragia
Synopsis
Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cineproduzione Emo Bistolfi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Messalina about?
Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundatio...
Who directed Messalina?
Messalina was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
How long is Messalina?
Messalina has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Messalina released?
Messalina was released on March 12, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Messalina?
The main cast of Messalina includes Belinda Lee, Spiros Focás, Giancarlo Sbragia, Carlo Giustini, Arturo Dominici.