| | Quo Vadis DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Foreign Films Movies, Gift Set Videos, Religion, Religious, Period Piece, Bible Epic | | Starring | Peter Ustinov, Deborah Kerr, Robert Taylor, Leo Genn, Finlay Currie, Abraham Sofaer, Marina Berti, Patricia Laffan | | Director | Mervyn LeRoy | | Cinematographer | Robert Surtees | | Composer | Miklos Rozsa | | Editor | Ralph E. Winters | | Producer | Sam Zimbalist | | Production Designer | Cedric Gibbons | | Screenwriter | John Lee Mahin |
Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re; Amaray Case; Remastered; Special Edition QUO VADIS is a fabulous saga that dramatizes a decaying Rome under the rule of an insipid, grandiose Nero. All the accoutrements of Ancient Rome are depicted here: chariot races, persecuted Christians battling lions in the arena, Nero's extravagant lifestyle, Rome going up in flames, and more. This was the biggest of the Biblical box-office blockbusters in its time. Peter Ustinov's performance as the lazy, debauched Nero is a standout. MGM turned Henry Sinkiewicz's Nobel Prize-winning novel into one of the most extravagant production in film history. The epic tale is set in the decadence and decay of Nero's Rome, where Christianity is just beginning to foment. Robert Taylor (BILLY THE KID, JOHNNY EAGER) stars as Marcus Vinicius, a Roman military commander who falls in love with Lygia, played by Deborah Kerr (KING SOLOMON'S MINES, THE KING AND I). Lygia has recently converted to Christianity, and Marcus follows suit. The conversion establishes a rift between Marcus and the emperor Nero (Sir Peter Ustinov), who blames the growing religion for the turmoil within his empire, going so far as to throw Christian converts to the lions. But the real appeal of QUO VADIS is the grand Technicolor spectacle of ancient Rome burning, of pagan orgies, of marching armies, and of man-eating lions. Combined with the stunning score by Miklos Rozsa, QUO VADIS is worth watching simply for the orgy of sound and vision it offers. Author Henryk Sienkiewicz received the Nobel Prize for the book QUO VADIS.
The movie had been filmed three times perviously. The 1912 version was one of the first feature-length films ever made, and few theaters owned projectors capable of playing the eight-reel film.
MGM originally planned the film to stoar Gregory Peck and Elizabeth Taylor, with John Huston at the helm. Audrey Hepburn was tested for the lead, but the studio wanted a big-name star and went with Deborah Kerr. Hepburn was unkown by the public at the time.
QUO VADIS stands as one of the most lavish production in film history. The $7 million budget was the largest to date in 1951. The film required 55 stages and a cast of 30,000. Exact returns remain unkown, but some estimates give the film a worldwide box office of $50 million, which when converted to modern sums makes QUO VADIS one of the most successful pictures in history. Quo Vadis Quotes/Excerpts: "Quo Vadis, Domine?" (Whither goest Thou, Lord?) are the words uttered by St. Peter (Finlay Currie) as he flees Pagan Rome Quo Vadis Reviews: "...A splendid-looking film with elaborate sets and a cast of thousands..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times "Mervyn LeRoy's gorgeously gaudy film details Rome under Nero (Ustinav) as he persecutes Christians and burns his city."-- Entertainment Weekly Staff, Entertainment Weekly 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he scale still wows and Peter Ustinov's overacting is a masterclass in getting noticed."Total Film Quo Vadis | List Price | $20.97 (You save $5.02) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 1951 | | All Time Sales Rank |  10098  | | CD Universe Part number | 7727565 | | Catalog number | 1000039880 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Nov 11, 2008 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Also Known As | Quo Vadis? | | Running Time | 174 Minutes | | Additional Info | Remastered; Special Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Remastered; Special Edition; 2 Disc Special Edition |
Quo Vadis Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Quo Vadis Is A Moving Biblical Epic
Quo Vadis is a moving Biblical epic with spectacle, drama, action, and a religious message for turbulent times. Despite the comments made by some in special features, Robert Taylor is perfect as the jaded, tough, and true believer Roman (Gregory Peck contrary to some comments would have been too young for the role). Deborah Kerr gives a very touching and tender spiritual performance as the women in love who is not willing to give up her faith for it. Peter Ustinov is a bit hammy and over the top as nero; Leo Genn (who looked strikingly like James Mason) is striking as a dissillusioned Roman; Marina Berti is stunningly beautiful as the love-crossed slave girl; Buddy baer (former boxer and brother of champion Max Baer) is very good as the gentle giant; and Finely Curie is moving as Peter. Quo Vadis is memorable, illuminating, and inspiring.
Submitted by spartacus9298 (Alhambra, CA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Vinicius defeats Nero!
After switching channels a number of times, I came across this 1951 epic on TV. I became enthralled in the plot and thoroughly enjoyed Robert Taylor's performance. Deborah Kerr plays Lygia and is passionate and emotional. I certainly look to buying the DVD after such an interesting movie - and it even contains religious themes! Can it get any better??
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