Nero (2004)

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As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.

Director: Paul Marcus
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 181 min
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Production: EOS Entertainment, Lux Vide, Telecinco
Country: United Kingdom, Italy, Spain
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nero about?
As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.
Who directed Nero?
Nero was directed by Paul Marcus.
Who stars in Nero?
Nero stars Hans Matheson, Rike Schmid, Laura Morante, Matthias Habich, Ángela Molina, Ian Richardson.
How long is Nero?
Nero has a runtime of 3h 1m (181 minutes).
What genre is Nero?
Nero is a War, Drama film.
Where was Nero produced?
Nero was produced in United Kingdom, Italy, Spain.