The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.

Genres: Drama, History, War

What to watch after The Fall of the Roman Empire

• 55 Days at Peking (1963) — Philip Yordan wrote for both
• El Cid (1961) — Same subject: thoughtful
• Barabbas (1961) — Same subject: roman empire
• The Eagle Has Landed (1976) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• Cromwell (1970) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• Julius Caesar (1953) — Same subject: ancient rome