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The Last Days of Pompeii (1950): Cast

The Last Days of Pompeii (1950) movie poster

The Last Days of Pompeii is a 1950 historical drama directed by Marcel L’Herbier and Paolo Moffa, starring Micheline Presle as Hélène, Georges Marchal and Jaque Catelain. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Last Days of Pompeii (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Last Days of Pompeii About?

The premise of The Last Days of Pompeii without spoilers.

In Pompeii, 79 AD, Lycias and Helen fall in love, but Helen’s guardian, the high priest of Isis, seeks to keep them apart. He attempts to force Lycias to drink a love potion, while a young slave threatens to expose his scheme. When she cannot be silenced, the priest murders her and frames Lycias for a crime.

The Last Days of Pompeii Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • year 79
  • 70s
  • 1st century
  • peplum
  • ancient rome
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Last Days of Pompeii Cast & Characters

Micheline Presle leads the cast as Hélène, with Georges Marchal as Lysias and Jaque Catelain as Claudius. Directed by Marcel L’Herbier and Paolo Moffa; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Marcel L’Herbier and Paolo Moffa

More films directed by Marcel L’Herbier and Paolo Moffa: Bury Them Deep, The Cheerful Squadron, The Honorable Catherine and Rasputin.

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The Last Days of Pompeii FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Last Days of Pompeii, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Last Days of Pompeii?

The Last Days of Pompeii runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Last Days of Pompeii released?

The Last Days of Pompeii was released on February 24, 1950.

Who directed The Last Days of Pompeii?

The Last Days of Pompeii was directed by Marcel L’Herbier and Paolo Moffa.

More films by Marcel L’Herbier

Who is in the cast of The Last Days of Pompeii?

The Last Days of Pompeii stars Micheline Presle as Hélène, Georges Marchal as Lysias and Jaque Catelain as Claudius, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Last Days of Pompeii have a post-credit scene?

No. The Last Days of Pompeii has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Last Days of Pompeii in?

The original language of The Last Days of Pompeii is French.

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