Fabiola

Also known as The Fighting Gladiator

1949 film directed by Alessandro Blasetti

Film · TMDB

5.8

In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. After Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the persecution begins. Rhual confesses to being a Christian, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.

Released: 1949-03-03164 minDir: Alessandro BlasettiHistory, Drama

Stream on: Gaumont Amazon Channel

Cast

Michèle Morgan as Fabiola
Henri Vidal as Rhual
Michel Simon as Senator Fabius Severus
Louis Salou as Fulvius Petronius
Elisa Cegani as Sira
Massimo Girotti as Sebastian

Themes

based on novel or book
roman empire
christianity
peplum
4th century

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Ratings

IMDb

6.6/10

250 votes

Year: 1949
Runtime: 96 min
Genres: Drama, History

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