The Sign of the Cross
1932 · Movie · 2h 6m · NR
DramaHistory
"A picture which will proudly lead all the entertainments the world has ever seen"
Overview
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
Ratings
IMDb
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Key crew
- Sidney BuchmanScreenplay
- Waldemar YoungScreenplay
- Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
Cast
- Fredric MarchMarcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
- Elissa LandiMercia
- Claudette ColbertEmpress Poppaea
- Charles LaughtonEmperor Nero Claudius Caesar
- Ian KeithTigellinus
- Arthur HohlTitus
- Harry BeresfordFavius Fontelas
- Tommy ConlonStephan
- Ferdinand GottschalkGlabrio
- Vivian TobinDacia
- William V. MongLicinius
- Joyzelle JoynerAncaria
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Themes
arenaancient romeempresspre-coderoman armyhistorical dramanero1st centurychristian faithhistorical epiccostume epicromantic drama