David Macaulay: Roman City (1994): Cast
David Macaulay: Roman City is a 1994 historical documentary directed by Larry Klein, starring David Macaulay as Host, Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. It runs 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Director
- Larry Klein
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Unicorn Projects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is David Macaulay: Roman City About?
The premise of David Macaulay: Roman City without spoilers.
Based on David Macaulay’s acclaimed book, the film explores ancient Rome’s glories through a blend of animation and live‑action segments. It follows daily life in Verbonia, a fictional Gaulish city famed for its thoughtful layout and modern comforts, while tension rises between conquerors and the conquered. Macaulay also journeys to real sites—Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nîmes, Orange, and Rome—highlighting the lasting brilliance of Roman architecture and engineering.
David Macaulay: Roman City Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- rome italy
- reenactment
- city
- gaul
- caesar augustus
- architect
- roman empire
- roman colosseum
- ancient rome
- assassination attempt
- city architecture
- architecture
+13 more Show fewer
- ruins
- roman architecture
- aqueduct
- sabotage
- army officer
- druid
- bargaining
- city building
- celts
- part animated
- city planning
- educational
- character name in title
David Macaulay: Roman City Cast & Characters
David Macaulay leads the cast as Host, with Ian McKellen as Augustus Caesar (voice) and Derek Jacobi as Marcus Fabricius (voice). Directed by Larry Klein; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Klein
- David Macaulay as Host
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Ian McKellen as Augustus Caesar (voice) -
Derek Jacobi as Marcus Fabricius (voice) -
Brian Blessed as Gaius Valerius (voice)
Also Starring in David Macaulay: Roman City
· 5 more- John Sessions Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)
- Sophie Thompson Aiden (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews Licinus (voice)
- Sandra Clark Turia / Druid Priestess (voice)
- Jaramy Stockwell Servant / Citizen / Soldier (voice)
More from Larry Klein
More films directed by Larry Klein: NOVA: Who Killed Lindbergh’s Baby? and David Macaulay: Pyramid.
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David Macaulay: Cathedral 1986 -
David Macaulay: Castle 1983 -
Rome Wants Another Caesar 1974 -
79 A.D. 1962 -
David Macaulay: Pyramid 1989 -
Gladiator of Pompeii 2007 -
Colosseum - Rome’s Arena of Death 2003 -
Cajus Julius Caesar 1914 -
The Fall of the Roman Empire 1964 -
The Roman Orgy 1911 -
Pompeii 2007 -
Quo Vadis? 1924
David Macaulay: Roman City FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Macaulay: Roman City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is David Macaulay: Roman City?
David Macaulay: Roman City runs 56 minutes.
When was David Macaulay: Roman City released?
David Macaulay: Roman City was released on February 15, 1994.
Who directed David Macaulay: Roman City?
David Macaulay: Roman City was directed by Larry Klein.
More films by Larry Klein Who is in the cast of David Macaulay: Roman City?
David Macaulay: Roman City stars David Macaulay as Host, Ian McKellen as Augustus Caesar (voice) and Derek Jacobi as Marcus Fabricius (voice), among 9 credited actors.
Does David Macaulay: Roman City have a post-credit scene?
No. David Macaulay: Roman City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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