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Historical drama

79 A.D. (1962): Cast

79 A.D. (1962) movie poster

79 A.D. is a 1962 historical drama directed by Gianfranco Parolini, starring Brad Harris as Marcus Tiberius, Philippe Hersent and Carlo Tamberlani. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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79 A.D. (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 79 A.D. About?

The premise of 79 A.D. without spoilers.

Intrigue at the Roman Emperor’s court prior to its destruction by Vesuvius.

79 A.D. Themes & Keywords

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  • year 79
  • year in title
  • 1970s
  • emperor
  • herculaneum
  • treachery
  • murder
  • brawl
  • bare chested man
  • crocodile
  • volcanic eruption
  • 1st century
+6 more
  • slavery
  • roman empire
  • gladiator
  • rebellion
  • ancient rome
  • volcano
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Cast & crew

79 A.D. Cast & Characters

Brad Harris leads the cast as Marcus Tiberius, with Philippe Hersent as Titus Flavius and Carlo Tamberlani as Furius. Directed by Gianfranco Parolini; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Gianfranco Parolini

More films directed by Gianfranco Parolini: Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century, God’s Gun, We Are No Angels and Return of Sabata.

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79 A.D. Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Die letzten Stunden von Pompeji” and “Les derniers jours d'Herculanum”.

Also known as
  • Die letzten Stunden von Pompeji
  • Les derniers jours d'Herculanum
  • Año 79: La destrucción de Herculano
  • 公元79年

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79 A.D. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 79 A.D., each answered in a sentence.

How long is 79 A.D.?

79 A.D. runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was 79 A.D. released?

79 A.D. was released on December 23, 1962.

Who directed 79 A.D.?

79 A.D. was directed by Gianfranco Parolini.

More films by Gianfranco Parolini

Who is in the cast of 79 A.D.?

79 A.D. stars Brad Harris as Marcus Tiberius, Philippe Hersent as Titus Flavius and Carlo Tamberlani as Furius, among 15 credited actors.

Does 79 A.D. have a post-credit scene?

No. 79 A.D. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 79 A.D. in?

The original language of 79 A.D. is Italian.

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