Revolt of the Praetorians (1964): Cast & Plot
Revolt of the Praetorians is a 1964 historical drama directed by Alfonso Brescia, starring Moira Orfei as Artamne, Salvatore Furnari and Aldo Cecconi. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Alfonso Brescia
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Revolt of the Praetorians About?
The premise of Revolt of the Praetorians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rome suffers under Emperor Domitian and his Egyptian mistress Artamne. A masked rebel called the Red Wolf challenges the regime; the Wolf is actually Valerius Rufus, a trusted centurion, aided by the court jester Elpidion. Valerius and his allies kidnap Artamne to barter for imprisoned comrades, but she escapes. Exposed, Valerius and his fiancée Lucilla are sentenced to molten lead, only to be rescued by their friends who launch a final uprising to free Rome.
Revolt of the Praetorians Themes & Keywords
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- 1st century
- villainess
- centurion
- evil queen
- escape from prison
- dungeon
- gong
- drink thrown in face
- melee
- secret passageway
- sword fight
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- bare chested male
- disguise
- tyrant
- little person
- ancient rome
Revolt of the Praetorians Cast & Characters
Moira Orfei leads the cast as Artamne, with Salvatore Furnari as Elpidion and Aldo Cecconi as Soterus. Directed by Alfonso Brescia; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfonso Brescia
- Moira Orfei as Artamne
- Salvatore Furnari as Elpidion
- Aldo Cecconi as Soterus
- Fortunato Arena as Guard (uncredited)
Also Starring in Revolt of the Praetorians
· 21 more- Angelo Boscariol Praetorian (uncredited)
- Giuliano Gemma Cocceio Nerva
- Angela Palmieri Girl with the Rebels (uncredited)
- Richard Harrison Velerio Rufo
- Ennio Antonelli Wrestler (uncredited)
- Piero Lulli Domiziano
- Renato Montalbano Sotero
- Amedeo Trilli Il guardiano della cava
- Mirko Ellis Seiano
- Gianni Di Segni Praetorian (uncredited)
- Enrico Chiappafreddo Guard (uncredited)
- Aldo Canti Acrobat (uncredited)
- Fedele Gentile Fabio Lucilio
- Arnaldo Dell'Acqua Acrobat (uncredited)
- Franco Pasquetto Rebel (uncredited)
- Luigi Ciavarro Guard (uncredited)
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- Franz Colangeli Traitor (uncredited)
- Ivy Holzer Zusa
- Aldo Pedinotti Strong Man (uncredited)
- Massimo Carocci
- Paola Pitti
Revolt of the Praetorians Plot Summary
What happens in Revolt of the Praetorians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Ancient Rome, around 96 AD, Domitian has hardened into a paranoid and tyrannical ruler who keeps the populace in a constant state of fear. His inner circle is small and carefully chosen: his lover Artamne, a scheming Egyptian priestess of Isis; his diminutive jester Elpidion; a band of gladiator bodyguards under the command of a loyalist named Soterus; the palace guards; and the Imperial Praetorian Guard led by their stern centurion, while the world outside trembles at every rumor of treason. Anyone who dares speak against the emperor—whether they voice a minor complaint or are suspected of treason—faces imprisonment or execution, often without fair process.
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The whole story of Revolt of the Praetorians, scene by scene
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Revolt of the Praetorians Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La révolte des prétoriens” and “Der Aufstand der Prätorianer”.
- Also known as
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- La révolte des prétoriens
- Der Aufstand der Prätorianer
- Vzpoura pretoriánů
- Bunt pretorian
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Revolt of the Praetorians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Revolt of the Praetorians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Revolt of the Praetorians?
Revolt of the Praetorians runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Revolt of the Praetorians released?
Revolt of the Praetorians was released on September 4, 1964.
Who directed Revolt of the Praetorians?
Revolt of the Praetorians was directed by Alfonso Brescia.
More films by Alfonso Brescia Who is in the cast of Revolt of the Praetorians?
Revolt of the Praetorians stars Moira Orfei as Artamne, Salvatore Furnari as Elpidion and Aldo Cecconi as Soterus, among 25 credited actors.
Does Revolt of the Praetorians have a post-credit scene?
No. Revolt of the Praetorians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Revolt of the Praetorians in?
The original language of Revolt of the Praetorians is Italian.
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