Quo Vadis movie poster

Quo Vadis

"THIS IS THE BIG ONE! The splendor and savagery of the world's wickedest empire! Three hours of spectacle you'll remember for a lifetime!"

November 8, 1951 2h 51m 7.1/10 (437 votes)

Originally released in 1951. Quo Vadis is a drama/history film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, and Leo Genn

Synopsis

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 1951 74 years ago
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Runtime 2h 51m 171 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (437 votes)
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Budget $7.6M Production budget
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Box Office $21M 2.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,623,000
Revenue
$21,037,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quo Vadis about?

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

Who directed Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

How long is Quo Vadis?

Quo Vadis has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).

When was Quo Vadis released?

Quo Vadis was released on November 8, 1951 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Quo Vadis?

The main cast of Quo Vadis includes Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov, Patricia Laffan.

Is Quo Vadis worth watching?

Quo Vadis has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 437 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.