The Sign of the Cross
1932 · Movie · NR · 126 min · ★ 6.4
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
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Details
- Years
- 1932
- Release date
- 1932-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 126 min
- TMDB rating
- 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