Fabiola
Also known as The Fighting Gladiator
1949 film directed by Alessandro Blasetti
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5.8In 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
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1940s historical films1949 films1949 French films1949 Italian filmsFilms based on British novelsFilms directed by Alessandro BlasettiFilms scored by Enzo MasettiFilms set in ancient RomeFilms set in the 4th centuryFilms set in the Roman EmpireFilms with screenplays by Cesare ZavattiniFilms with screenplays by Suso Cecchi d'Amico