Fabiola(1949)

movie - first aired/released 1949-03-03 - 164 min - audience 5.8

History, Drama

Directed by Alessandro Blasetti

In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. After Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the persecution begins. Rhual confesses to being a Christian, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.