1951 · 174 min · NR

Quo Vadis

Name: Quo Vadis
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 1951
Duration: 174 min
Cast: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov, Patricia Laffan

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · Drama, History, Romance

Quo Vadis (1951) is a Drama film, directed by Mervyn LeRoy set in Rome during ancient times. It runs 174 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of faith / religion, freedom & oppression, and love & longing run throughout.

Composer

Miklós Rózsa

Cinematography

Robert SurteesWilliam V. Skall

Cast

Robert TaylorDeborah KerrLeo GennPeter UstinovPatricia LaffanFinlay CurrieAbraham SofaerMarina Berti

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes

Faith / Religion Freedom & Oppression Love & Longing

Tone

TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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Quo Vadis

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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