The Sign of the Cross

After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena. Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled off, when Marcus, the highest military official in Rome, comes upon them. When he sees their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor (for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and is jealous.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

124 minutes

Year:

1932

Director:

Cecil B. DeMille

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Company:

Paramount Pictures

Cast:

Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome

Mercia

Empress Poppaea

Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar

Tigellinus

Crew:

Theatre Play

Screenplay

Director

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