The Fight for Rome

The Fight for Rome(1968)

12/17/1968 (US)Adventure, Drama, History1h 43m
5.4

Overview

A Roman noble, Cethegus, tries to start a war, setting the Ostrogoths and their Queen, Amalasuntha, against the Byzantine Emperor Justinian; Cethegus wants to swoop in after they have destroyed each other and create a new Roman Empire from their combined kingdoms; however, he does not factor into his plans the vagaries of love and the personal integrity of the people in both kingdoms.

Robert Siodmak

Director

Ladislas Fodor

Screenplay

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Part of the Kampf um Rom Collection

This collection of films explores political intrigue, manipulation, and human emotions amidst two warring factions. The central storyline follows Cethegus, a cunning Roman noble seeking to create a new Roman Empire by orchestrating a war between the Ostrogoths and the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. However, love and personal integrity challenge his meticulous plans. The films unfold Cethegus' schemes and the compelling tales of individuals caught in the crossfire. Despite being epic historical dramas, the collection focuses on love, betrayal, loyalty, and integrity, with Cethegus' calculating ambitions at the core. Overall, the movies capture a captivating web of power and emotion, exploring human relationships and the impact of individual choices on history, providing both spectacle and thought-provoking narratives.

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