David Macaulay: Roman City (1994)
The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.
Director: Larry Klein
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: February 15, 1994
Cast
- David Macaulay - Host
- Ian McKellen - Augustus Caesar (voice)
- Derek Jacobi - Marcus Fabricius (voice)
- Brian Blessed - Gaius Valerius (voice)
- John Sessions - Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews - Licinus (voice)
- Sandra Clark - Turia / Druid Priestess (voice)
- Jaramy Stockwell - Servant / Citizen / Soldier (voice)
- Sophie Thompson - Aiden (voice)
Screenplay
- Mark Olshaker
- David Macaulay (Book)
Music: Richard Einhorn
Production: Unicorn Projects
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
ancient rome
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is David Macaulay: Roman City about?
- The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.
- Who directed David Macaulay: Roman City?
- David Macaulay: Roman City was directed by Larry Klein.
- Who stars in David Macaulay: Roman City?
- David Macaulay: Roman City stars David Macaulay, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, John Sessions, Geoffrey Matthews.
- How long is David Macaulay: Roman City?
- David Macaulay: Roman City has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is David Macaulay: Roman City?
- David Macaulay: Roman City is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was David Macaulay: Roman City produced?
- David Macaulay: Roman City was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of David Macaulay: Roman City?
- The themes of David Macaulay: Roman City include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.