Messalina

1960 • 1h 36m • Drama, History

5.6(10 votes)

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

Director

Vittorio Cottafavi

Writers

Mario Guerra, Carlo Romano, Duccio Tessari

Status

Released