Nero

Nero (1922)

The William Fox grandiose spectacle of ancient Rome

Biography portraying the life of the Roman Emperor Nero.

Date of release
1922-05-22
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
History, Drama
Director
J. Gordon Edwards

Casting

Interesting facts

Nero is a 1922 American-Italian silent historical film directed by J. Gordon Edwards and starring Jacques Grétillat, Sandro Salvini, and Guido Trento. It portrays the life of the Roman Emperor Nero.

Production

The film was made by an Italian subsidiary of the Fox Film Corporation as part of an ambitious plan to make major films in Europe (with Britain and France planned as destinations as well as Italy). The film was shot on location in and around Rome, including at the Colosseum. Despite the fact that production costs were cheaper in Italy than Hollywood, the film's budget continued to grow.

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