Movie

Messalina (1960)

• March 12, 1960
• 1h 36m

• Drama
• History

Overview

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

Director

Vittorio Cottafavi

Writers

Ennio De Concini, Mario Guerra, Carlo Romano, Duccio Tessari

Starring

Belinda Lee, Spiros Focás, Giancarlo Sbragia