This has all the makings of a great story - the legendary Herod the Great, a twist of Anthony and Cleopatra and some good, old fashioned, court intrigue... What we get, however, is a poorly constructed sword and sandals offering featuring some rather poor performances from Edmund Purdom in the title role and Sylvia Lopez as his Queen "Mariam". It's actually fairly accurate - historically speaking - but the execution…
Top Cast
Edmund Purdom
Erode
Sylvia Lopez
Mariam
Sandra Milo
Sara
Elena Zareschi
Alessandra
Alberto Lupo
Aronne
Massimo Girotti
Ottaviano
Corrado Pani
Antipatro
Renato Baldini
Claudio
Camillo Pilotto
gran sacerdote
Carlo D'Angelo
uomo che ha visto nascere il messia
Enrico Glori
Taret
Adolfo Geri
Fedele Gentile
Oreb
Enzo Fiermonte
Renato Montalbano
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
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FAQ about Herod the Great
What is Herod the Great about?
Angry at his wife and defeated in battle, the king of Judea is taken prisoner. After being spared by the Romans, King Herod comes to believe he's been a victim of court plotting.
When was Herod the Great released?
Herod the Great was released in 1959.
What genres does Herod the Great belong to?
Herod the Great is categorised as History, Drama.
Who stars in Herod the Great?
The cast of Herod the Great includes Edmund Purdom, Sylvia Lopez, Sandra Milo, Elena Zareschi, Alberto Lupo.