QUO VADIS

STARRING: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr (An Affair To Remember), Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov (The Bachelor, Lerenzo's Oil)

DIRECTED BY: Mervyn LeRoy

STORY: This big-budget spectacular of ancient Rome was year's # 1 box-office hit in 1951, and it's studio's biggest success since Gone With The Wind. Winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Robert Taylor plays Marcus Vinicius, commander of Rome's 14th Legion and in love with Lygia (Deborah Karr), a member of the Christian sect accused of undermining Roman values.

Peter Ustinov, wrapped in a purple-robed petulance, is the all-powerful Nero. The destinies of the three and of the Empire play out in a tale whose visual highlights include the parade of triumphant legions, the buring of Rome, and the martydom of Christians before cheering crowds and hungry lions.

RUNNING TIME: 170 minutes

RELEASE DATE: 1951

RATING: Not Rated

REVIEW: If you are only going to watch one Biblical movie, make it Quo Vadis. All the Hollywood films are epic, but none are as challenging and inspirational as Quo Vadis.

As the evil Nero burns Rome just for a song inspiration, the christians are blamed for the devious act. They are all captured and brought before a den of hungry lions before a cheering, angry mob as Nero watches with wicked glee. Paul the apostle is also caught, watch as he teaches the Christians about the love of God and how he inspire them to hold tight to their love in Christ as they go to die. Watch as their death drives Nero to the brink of maddness. This film is so wonderfully done, you would never know it was filmed in 1951. Get ready for a film so powerful, you will be challeged!

Great acting, wonderful costumes, and jaw-dropping set designs make this an epic to remember.

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COMPANY: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture