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Pawel Delag, Magdalena Mielcarz, Boguslaw Linda, Michal Bajor, Jerzy Trela ... see more see more... , Franciszek Pieczka , Krzysztof Majchrzak , Rafal Kubacki , Andrzej Tomecki , Jerzy Nowak , Zbigniew Walerys , Agnieszka Wagner , Malgorzata Pieczynska , Marta Piechowiak , Danuta Stenka , Malgorzata Foremniak , Teresa Marczewska , Anna Majcher

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 Mervy... read more read more...n 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

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Unrated, 2 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: December 2, 2008

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Kevin Thomas
April 12, 2002
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

The film gradually becomes more involving, powerful and ultimately spiritual. Full Review

John A. Nesbit
May 9, 2009
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

less memorable but the movie stands as a far more serious and stronger interpretation Full Review

Gregory Weinkauf
April 11, 2002
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times

Offers plenty of engrossing history and spectacle.

Todd McCarthy
February 23, 2012
Todd McCarthy, Variety

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