Fabiola (1949): Cast & Plot
Fabiola is a 1949 historical drama directed by Alessandro Blasetti, starring Michèle Morgan as Fabiola, Henri Vidal and Michel Simon. It is partly based on Fabiola by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Universalia Film
- Based on
- Fabiola by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fabiola About?
The premise of Fabiola without spoilers, adapted from Fabiola by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In ancient Rome, Fabiola, the senator’s daughter, falls in love with Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. When her father is murdered, the populace blames the Christians, sparking a wave of persecution. Rhual confesses his Christian faith, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.
Fabiola Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- female nudity
- ancient rome
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
- tied to a tree
- saint sebastian
- execution
- early christian
- based on novel
- italy
- character name as title
- fabiola character
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- one word title
- 4th century
- gladiator
- peplum
- arrow
- shot with an arrow
- hairy chest
Fabiola Cast & Characters
Michèle Morgan leads the cast as Fabiola, with Henri Vidal as Rhual and Michel Simon as Senator Fabius Severus. Directed by Alessandro Blasetti; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alessandro Blasetti
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Michèle Morgan as Fabiola - Henri Vidal as Rhual
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Michel Simon as Senator Fabius Severus -
Massimo Girotti as Sebastian
Also Starring in Fabiola
· 20 more- Franco Interlenghi Corvino
- Rina Morelli Faustina
- Paolo Stoppa Manlio
- Gabriele Ferzetti Claudio
- Paul Müller
- Gino Cervi Quadratus
- Guido Celano Pompeo
- Aldo Silvani Cassiano
- Virgilio Riento Pietro
- Elisa Cegani Sira
- Carlo Ninchi Galba
- Louis Salou Fulvius Petronius
- Guglielmo Barnabò Antonio
- Umberto Sacripante Funzionario dell'Annona
- Goliarda Sapienza Cecilia
- Sergio Tofano Fausto
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- Silvana Jachino Lucilla
- Ludmilla Dudarova Giulia
- Maurizio Di Nardo Tarciso
- Giovanni Heinrich Inquisitore
More from Alessandro Blasetti
More films directed by Alessandro Blasetti: Simon Bolivar, Me, Me, Me… and the Others, European Nights and What a Woman!.
Fabiola Plot Summary
What happens in Fabiola from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In ancient Rome, a delicate romance blooms between Fabiola, Michèle Morgan, the daughter of a powerful senator, and Rhual, Henri Vidal, a bold Gaul who fights as a gladiator. Their courtship starts in the tranquil gardens of a seaside villa owned by Senator Fabius Severus, Michel Simon, whose vision embraces religious tolerance and the freeing of slaves. But the city is tense, as reactionary politicians blame the rising Christian movement for unrest, and a night of violence changes everything when Fabius Severus is murdered, sparking a harsh purge and turning public opinion against Christians.
Full summary
The whole story of Fabiola, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fabiola?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Fabiola, the senator's daughter, in the film?
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Fabiola FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Fabiola, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fabiola?
Fabiola runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Fabiola released?
Fabiola was released on March 3, 1949.
Who directed Fabiola?
Fabiola was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
More films by Alessandro Blasetti Who is in the cast of Fabiola?
Fabiola stars Michèle Morgan as Fabiola, Henri Vidal as Rhual and Michel Simon as Senator Fabius Severus, among 24 credited actors.
Is Fabiola based on a book?
Yes. Fabiola is partly adapted from Fabiola by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman.
Does Fabiola have a post-credit scene?
No. Fabiola has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fabiola in?
The original language of Fabiola is Italian.
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