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The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal

Movie
Audience Score
75
The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal
NR 1 hr 16 minAdventure, History, DramaKampf um Rom Collection PosterPart of Kampf um Rom Collection
The devious general Cethegus plays the Byzantine and Gothic forces against each other for his own gain.
StarringOrson WellesLaurence HarveySylva Koscina
DirectorsRobert SiodmakAndrew MartonSergiu Nicolaescu
WriterLadislas Fodor

Movie Details

Original Language:German
Production Companies:Studioul Cinematografic Bucurest, Documento Film, CCC Filmkunst
Movie Tags:
based on novel or booksequelepicancient rome

Kampf um Rom Collection

This collection of films explores political intrigue, manipulation, and human emotions amidst two warring factions. The central storyline follows Cethegus, a cunning Roman noble seeking to create a new Roman Empire by orchestrating a war between the Ostrogoths and the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. However, love and personal integrity challenge his meticulous plans. The films unfold Cethegus' schemes and the compelling tales of individuals caught in the crossfire. Despite being epic historical dramas, the collection focuses on love, betrayal, loyalty, and integrity, with Cethegus' calculating ambitions at the core. Overall, the movies capture a captivating web of power and emotion, exploring human relationships and the impact of individual choices on history, providing both spectacle and thought-provoking narratives.