Nero's Mistress
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Steno
Alberto Sordi
Gloria Swanson
Brigitte Bardot
Vittorio De Sica
Giorgia Moll
Film Details
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Synopsis
Much to the despair of his mother, Agrippina, Roman Emperor Nero prefers orgies, ballet, and singing at his estate in Baia to the military life imposed on him. He tries many times to murder his domineering mother, but every attempt fails. Despite her efforts, he continues to lead a carefree life with his mistress Poppaea and his advisor Seneca. When Agrippina returns from a sea trip, German troops are threatening the city. Nero finally agrees to his mother's wishes and dresses as a soldier, but he plays the lyre while Rome burns and the enemy takes control of the city.
Director
Steno
Cast
Alberto Sordi
Gloria Swanson
Brigitte Bardot
Vittorio De Sica
Giorgia Moll
Ciccio Barbi
Mario Carotenuto
Mino Doro
Furlanetto
Carlo Tamberlani
Arturo Bragaglia
Crew
Film Details
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Opened in Paris in October 1957 as Les week-ends de Néron; running time: 90 min; in Rome in September 1956 as Mio figlio Nerone; running time: 100 min. Also known as Nero's Big Weekend.
