Quo Vadis? (2002)
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One of the most expensive Polish films ever made, Jerzy Kawalerowicz directs the ancient Roman filmmaking staple Quo Vadis. This remake follows in the style of the MGM Hollywood epic directed by Mervyn Le Roy in 1951. Set in 64 A.D., the story begins with officer Marcus Vinicius (Pawel Delag) returning to Rome to relax with his uncle Petronius (Boguslaw Linda), who works for Emperor Nero (Michal Bajor). Vinicius becomes interested in Jesus when he goes to a Christian gathering in order to see his sweetheart Lygia (Magdalena Mielcarz). Emperor Nero is opposed to the Christians, which leads the way to a firey, explosive, and violent conclusion. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Pawel Delag, Magdalena Mielcarz, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Quo Vadis?
One of the most expensive Polish films ever made, Jerzy Kawalerowicz directs the ancient Roman filmmaking staple Quo Vadis. This remake follows in the style of the MGM Hollywood epic directed by Mervyn Le Roy in 1951. Set in 64 A.D., the story begins with officer Marcus Vinicius (Pawel Delag) returning to Rome to relax with his uncle Petronius (Boguslaw Linda), who works for Emperor Nero (Michal Bajor). Vinicius becomes interested in Jesus when he goes to a Christian gathering in order to see his sweetheart Lygia (Magdalena Mielcarz). Emperor Nero is opposed to the Christians, which leads the way to a firey, explosive, and violent conclusion. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 270 mins
Complete Cast of Quo Vadis?
- Pawel Delag - Marcus Vinicius
- Boguslaw Linda - Petronius
- Jerzy Trela - Chilon Chilonides
- Krzysztof Majchrzak - Tigellinus
- Andrzej Tomecki - Glaucus
- Zbigniew Walerys - Paul of Tarsus
- Malgorzata Pieczynska - Akte
- Danuta Stenka - Pomponia
- Teresa Marczewska - Miriam
- Magdalena Mielcarz - Lygia
- Michal Bajor - Nero
- Franciszek Pieczka - Apostle Peter
- Rafal Kubacki - Ursus
- Jerzy Nowak - Krispus
- Agnieszka Wagner - Poppea
- Marta Piechowiak - Eunice
- Malgorzata Foremniak - Chrisotemis
- Director(s):
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Writer(s):
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Producer(s):
- Miroslaw Skowinski
- Categories:
- Foreign
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