The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii

103 mins | Adventure, Romance, History | Nov. 12, 1959

Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the killers, but just how high up are those involved?

The Last Days of Pompeii

103 mins | Adventure, Romance, History | Nov. 12, 1959

The Last Days of Pompeii
Based on the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel. Set in the shadows of Mt. Vesuvius just before its famous eruption, the film begins with Glaucus, a Roman legionnaire, returning to his home from far-off wars. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that his father has been murdered by a gang of black-hooded looting bandits. Glaucus vows revenge against the killers, but just how high up are those involved?
IMDb rating 5.6
Producers Cinematografica Associati (CI.AS.), Procusa, Transocean-Film, Domiciana, Cineproduzioni Associati (Dup)
Original title Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei
Directors José Castanyer, Augusto Fenollar, Mario Bonnard, Duccio Tessari, Sergio Corbucci, Sergio Leone
Writers Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, Luigi Emmanuele, Duccio Tessari, Ennio De Concini, Sergio Corbucci, Sergio Leone

Cast

Steve Reeves

as Glaucus Leto

Christine Kaufmann

as Elena / Ione

Fernando Rey

as Arbaces, High Priest of Isis

Barbara Carroll

as Nydia

Mimmo Palmara

as Gallinus, a Praetorian Guard

Guillermo Marín

as Ascanius, Consul of Pompei

Carlo Tamberlani

as Olinto, Christian Leader

Mino Doro

as Consul / Roman Consul

María Silva

as Julia's Maid

Jesús Puente

as Roman Senator

Vicky Lagos

as Woman in Red

Ignazio Dolce

as Caius

Mario Berriatúa

as Praetorian Guard

Ángel Aranda

as Antoninus Marcus

Mario Morales

as Marcus, Military Tribune

Ángel Ortiz

as Helios, a Praetorian Guard

Lola Torres

as Tavern Keeper

Pedro Fenollar

as Announcer

Hank Bergman

as Roman Soldier (uncredited)