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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town (2010): Cast

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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town is a 2010 historical documentary directed by Paul Elston, starring Mary Beard, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill and Mattia Buondonno. It runs 59 minutes.

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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Paul Elston
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town About?

The premise of Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town without spoilers.

The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii is among history’s most infamous disasters. While the manner of the victims’ deaths is well documented, this film turns the focus to how the inhabitants lived, providing fresh insight into their daily routines, homes and community life before the cataclysmic blast.

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Cast & crew

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town Cast

Mary Beard leads the cast, with Andrew Wallace-Hadrill and Mattia Buondonno. Directed by Paul Elston; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paul Elston

More films directed by Paul Elston: The King Who Fooled Hitler and The Other Pompeii: Life & Death in Herculaneum.

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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Pompeii: Life Before Death” and “Pompeii's New Secrets Revealed, with Mary Beard”.

Also known as
  • Pompeii: Life Before Death
  • Pompeii's New Secrets Revealed, with Mary Beard
  • Mary Beard: los secretos de Pompeya
  • Mary Beard, forense en Pompeya
  • Pompeii: Life & Death in a Roman Town
  • Mary Beard: Pompeya, la vida antes de la muerte
  • Помпеї: Життя та смерть у римському місті
  • BBC: 庞培古城的存亡
  • Elämää Pompeijissa

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Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town?

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town runs 59 minutes.

When was Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town released?

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town was released on December 14, 2010.

Who directed Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town?

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town was directed by Paul Elston.

More films by Paul Elston

Who is in the cast of Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town?

Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town stars Mary Beard, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill and Mattia Buondonno, among 4 credited actors.

Does Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town have a post-credit scene?

No. Pompeii: Life and Death in a Roman Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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