Nero, or The Fall of Rome
movie
Released October 28, 1909
Overview
Roman emperor Nero is used to getting what he wants. He has grown tired of his wife Octavia, and has become infatuated with Poppea. He succeeds in making Poppea the new empress, but soon he faces opposition from an outraged populace. Informed of the danger of an imminent popular uprising, Nero orders to set fire to the city, which he watches from a terrace, rejoicing and playing his lyra.
Cast
Alberto Capozzi
as
Nerone
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Lydia De Roberti
as
Poppea
Luigi Maggi
as
Epafrodito
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Mirra Principi
as
Ottavia
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Ercole Vaser
as
Spione
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Ernesto Vaser
as
Senatore / Uomo del popolo
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Serafino Vite
as
Uomo del popolo
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Mario Voller-Buzzi
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Leo Ragusi
as
Uomo del popolo
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Paolo Azzurri
as
Senatore