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Claudius decides to take a new wife, the Vestal Virgin Messalina, the niece of Augustus Caesar. The night before the wedding Messalina murders a noble via poison. An assassin is sent to kill Messalina; she seduces him, has him killed and presents his severed head. Cast. Belinda Lee as Valeria Messalina; Spiros Focás as Lucius Maximus
Messalina: Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi. With Belinda Lee, Spyros Fokas, Carlo Giustini, Giancarlo Sbragia. Scheming Messalina marries Roman Emperor Claudius but goes too far with a gladiator.
- (271)
- Drama
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- 1960-03-12
Scheming Messalina marries Roman Emperor Claudius but goes too far with a gladiator.
- 119 min
- 2.1M
- Bavel Gunoprog
Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to...
Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations.
Belinda Lee's casting was announced in July 1959. Messalina was shot at Cinecitta Studios in Rome in November-December 1959. It was the first notable role for Giuliano Gemma.
Messalina (1960) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
