Movie Synopsis
Embark on a historical odyssey with “The Last Days of Pompeii,” a captivating seven-hour epic based on the renowned novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Set against the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., this cinematic masterpiece boasts a stellar cast including Laurence Olivier, Siobhan McKenna, and Anthony Quayle. Immerse yourself in the tragic love story of Glaucus and Ione, torn between their forbidden affair and the wrath of the evil Arbaces. Witness the valor of Lydon, the gladiator destined for glory, and the heartbreak of Nydia, the blind slave torn between her affections. Despite its lavish budget and epic scope, critics hailed “The Last Days of Pompeii” as the epitome of campy sword-and-sandal sagas.
