The Sign of the Cross
1932 · Movie · NR · 126 min
★ 6.9(50)unSUB Rating
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
unSUB does not host or stream any content. Every link above goes to a licensed provider.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1932
- Release date
- 1932-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 126 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.4/10 (50 votes)
Themes
- arena
- ancient rome
- empress
- pre-code
- roman army
- historical drama
- nero
- 1st century
- christian faith
- historical epic
- costume epic
- romantic drama
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · nominated
Cast & crew
Fredric March
as Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome
Elissa Landi
as Mercia
Claudette Colbert
as Empress Poppaea
Charles Laughton
as Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar
Ian Keith
as Tigellinus
Arthur Hohl
as Titus
Harry Beresford
as Favius Fontelas
Tommy Conlon
as Stephan
Ferdinand Gottschalk
as Glabrio
Vivian Tobin
as Dacia
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille