Amidst the treacherous politics of ancient Rome, the cunning and ruthless Valeria Messalina seduces, schemes, and eliminates rivals to secure ultimate power as Empress. But when the loyal soldier Lucius Maximus uncovers her web of deceit, a deadly game of betrayal and survival erupts within the heart of the empire.
Original title: Messalina venere imperatrice (1960)
Director: Vittorio Cottafavi
Writers: Ennio De Concini, Mario Guerra, Carlo Romano
Main cast:
Belinda Lee – Valeria Messalina
Spiros Focás – Lucius Maximus
Carlo Giustini – Lucius Geta
Giancarlo Sbragia – Aulo Celso
Genres: Historical drama, Peplum, War
Release date: March 12, 1960 (Italy)
Filming location: Cinecittà Studios, Rome, Italy
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