Theodora, Slave Empress
Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome.
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Theodora, Slave Empress
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 2, 1954
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
History, Romance, Action
User Score
58%
Original Title
Teodora, imperatrice di Bisanzio
Production Companies
Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film
Director
Riccardo Freda
Description
Teodora, a Roman courtesan and former slave girl, marries the Roman emperor Justinian and assumes the throne as Empress of Rome. But the divide between nobility and slave is too great. Teodora seeks justice for her people, and revolution and armed conflict erupt in both Byzantium and Rome.
