The read
It runs a compact 56m.
Synopsis
The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard EinhornOriginal Music Composer
- Mark OlshakerWriter
- Larry KleinDirector
Cast
- David MacaulayHost
- Ian McKellenAugustus Caesar (voice)
- Derek JacobiMarcus Fabricius (voice)
- Brian BlessedGaius Valerius (voice)
- John SessionsLaurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)
- Geoffrey MatthewsLicinus (voice)
- Sandra ClarkTuria / Druid Priestess (voice)
- Jaramy StockwellServant / Citizen / Soldier (voice)
- Sophie ThompsonAiden (voice)
Themes
ancient rome