Quo Vadis (2002)
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61% of users liked it
(550 ratings)
One of the most expensive Polish films ever made, Jerzy Kawalerowicz directs the ancient Roman filmmaking staple Quo Vadis. This remake follows in the style of the MGM Hollywood epic directed by Mervyn Le Roy in 1951. Set in 64 A.D., the story begins with officer Marcus Vinicius (Pawel Delag)… More One of the most expensive Polish films ever made, Jerzy Kawalerowicz directs the ancient Roman filmmaking staple Quo Vadis. This remake follows in the style of the MGM Hollywood epic directed by Mervyn Le Roy in 1951. Set in 64 A.D., the story begins with officer Marcus Vinicius (Pawel Delag) returning to Rome to relax with his uncle Petronius (Boguslaw Linda), who works for Emperor Nero (Michal Bajor). Vinicius becomes interested in Jesus when he goes to a Christian gathering in order to see his sweetheart Lygia (Magdalena Mielcarz). Emperor Nero is opposed to the Christians, which leads the way to a firey, explosive, and violent conclusion. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Written By
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2001 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 2, 2008
Critic Reviews
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
The film gradually becomes more involving, powerful and ultimately spiritual.
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John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
less memorable but the movie stands as a far more serious and stronger interpretation
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Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Offers plenty of engrossing history and spectacle.
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Cast
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Pawel Delag
as Marcus Vinicius
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Magdalena Mielcarz
as Lygia
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Boguslaw Linda
as Petronius
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Michal Bajor
as Nero
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Jerzy Trela
as Chilon Chilonides
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Franciszek Pieczka
as Apostle Peter
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Krzysztof Majchrzak
as Tigellinus
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Rafal Kubacki
as Ursus
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Andrzej Tomecki
as Glaucus
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Jerzy Nowak
as Krispus
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Zbigniew Walerys
as Paul of Tarsus
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Agnieszka Wagner
as Poppea
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Malgorzata Pieczynska
as Akte
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Marta Piechowiak
as Eunice
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Danuta Stenka
as Pomponia
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Malgorzata Foremniak
as Chrisotemis
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Teresa Marczewska
as Miriam
- Anna Majcher
