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Quo Vadis (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2008)

Robert Taylor , Deborah Kerr , Mervyn Le Roy  |  NR |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Peter Ustinov, Leo Genn, Patricia Laffan
  • Directors: Mervyn Le Roy
  • Writers: John Lee Mahin
  • Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Special Edition
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: November 11, 2008
  • Run Time: 171 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005JN8Z
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,583 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Quo Vadis (Two-Disc Special Edition)" on IMDb

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"Welcome to Nero's House of Women" greets a concubine to a slave girl, Lygia (Deborah Kerr). Later this self-same greeter reveals that she, too, like Lygia, is really a fellow Christian neophyte. And it's that mixture of tawdry Hollywood sex and a strong Christian message that makes this film an enjoyable "gentiles and gladiators" flick. Marcus Vinicius returns home after conquering the Britons to find that Rome is infected with a crazy new sect called Christians and that his beloved emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov, roly-poly and wicked) has become increasingly wacky. Marcus tries his centurion wiles on Lygia, and she's smitten, but she's also a Christian convert and begs Marcus not to force her to choose between him and her god. The Christians have a tough go of it, with martyrdom in the Coliseum as punishment for belonging to the new religion in town. Though three hours long, director Mervyn LeRoy's film always has something going on. It could help you enjoyably kill any rainy Sunday afternoon. --Keith Simanton

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Restored 2-DVD epic tale of Rome, starring Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, and Peter Ustinov. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Includes new featurettes and film historian commentary.

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A great movie Story well written and acted. John Polidoro  |  46 reviewers made a similar statement
This is one of the greatest movies of all time. Katoodle Lolly  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
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240 of 254 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Christianity Versus The Decadence of Nero's Rome April 4, 2004
Format:VHS Tape
"Quo Vadis", based on the novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz would have to be near the top of my list of favourite 1950's religious epic productions. Indeed "Epic" is the word to fittingly describe this mammoth MGM production that cost an amazing 7 million dollars to make in 1950 and was the studio's biggest money maker since "Gone With The Wind". It has everything an epic movie lover could desire, the already stated fine literary source, breathtaking sets (no computer generated effects here!), meticulously researched historical costumes, enormous crowds scenes and a stunning recreation of Pagan Rome at it's height. The film boasts an extraordinary cast but towering over all of them is the late Peter Ustinov in his unforgettable performance as the deranged Nero. His interpretation of this infamous Emperor who began the first concentrated persecution of the early Christians is still the visual image for a lot of people, myself included,that first comes to mind when Nero's name is mentioned. Already having been filmed a number of times in the silent era and once again since this 1951 film, this is still the definitive version of the story of the early Christian Church struggling to survive in Nero's Rome after the great fire.

With the advent of television in the early 1950's Hollywood fought back with splashy, lavish productions that could not be matched by the flickering black and white image of television in it's infancy. "Quo Vadis", lent itself perfectly for this purpose and an already shaky MGM put all of it's resources into the filming of this elaborate production. The story centres around cocky Roman soldier Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) who after three years of successful campaigning returns to savour the delights of Nero's Rome....

While "Quo Vadis", in some areas is not always accurate historically the faults are not glaring ones and it does give a vivid picture of the growth of the early Christian movement and the persecution it endured which of course went on long after Nero's death. First and foremost it is inspiring and dramatic viewing and is the classic example of old style movie making at its most lavish. The film is filled with unforgettable images, for example the huge crowd scenes during Marcus' triumpiant entry into Rome, and the burning of the city by Nero which incredibly was done on both full sized and miniature sets. The cold blooded destruction of the Christians in Nero's Circus of course is probably the most vivid image in the film and is riverting in it's horror and accurate depiction of people being eaten by lions or being used as human torches. These scenes in "Quo Vadis", have I believe never been bettered in depicting the insanity and brutality of Nero and his regime. Performances are uniformily fine here. As the two lovers Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr are just perfect as the two illmatched lovers from different worlds. Finlay Currie does a most inspirational piece of work as Peter and special mention must go to Patricia Laffan who is perfect in a chilling performance as the evil Empress Poppaea. Directed by MGM veteran Mervyn LeRoy, who was responsible for such diverse MGM productions as "Waterloo Bridge", and "Blossoms in the Dust", here he is still just as at home with this super scale type of film and his directoral integrity is evident in every frame of this film. "Quo Vadis", ended up being nominated for 8 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Peter Ustinov.

I always find "Quo Vadis", a moving viewing experience generally around Easter time when my thoughts often go back to the earliest years of my religion. Liking the older style of movie making I can also appreciate the film on its superb technical achievements and massive historical recreation. This however never submerges my appreciation of its very simple message that all people need to love each other despite their differences for the world to be a happier place. Take time soon to view this epic production of "Quo Vadis", you wont regret it. Read more ›

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117 of 126 people found the following review helpful
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This biblical epic has Peter Ustinov giving the definitive performance of the emperor Nero, in spite of the motion picture code. But then, it seems they were always relaxing that motion picture code back in the 40's and 50's as long as it was for a biblical epic of some kind. In this case, you see - although from a distance - lions carrying the limbs of dismembered Christians upon which they are feeding, along with all of the other insinuations of decadence present under Nero. Robert Taylor, who was normally a rather wooden actor IMHO, did a very good job in this one as a Roman soldier entranced by a Christian girl. If you didn't know better you might think this film was the work of Cecil B. DeMille, but instead the director was Mervyn Le Roy. Le Roy directed some of Warners fast-paced urban early sound films including Alice White's musicals, Gold Diggers of Broadway, Cagney's "Hard to Handle", Edward G. Robinson's "Little Caesar", and "Three on a Match". He also directed one of Robert Taylor's other great performances in 1942's "Johnny Eager", unbelievably not yet on DVD. In other words, Le Roy directed many crowd-pleasers. This might explain why this film got seven or eight Oscar nominations, but none for the director himself. He just wasn't considered good enough by the Academy to be "in the club" in spite of this excellent individual achievement.

Everyone knows the popular legend. Nero burns Rome to clear the way for the magnificent city he wants to build, but the peasants are revolting - literally. He then blames the odd and unpopular but quickly growing sect of the Christians for the burning, and begins feeding them to the lions for the amusement of the Romans. However, the Christians face death so bravely that Rome turns on Nero. Well, that's the movie.
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"Quo Vadis" is a great film Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, Starring: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn and Peter Ustinov with splendid cinematography, fabulous sets and costume designs, magnificently photographed by Robert Surtees. "An Spectacular True 1950Th's Classic."

This jewel of a movie "Quo Vadis" whose copyrights are owned by "TIME-WARNER INC." it's nonetheless still sitting idle at their MGM/UA Turner Collection's Library without any official restoration on DVD, even when released in 1951, it did became the 2nd highest box office take in "Hollywood's Film History." Surpased only by the epic "Gone With The Wind."

The restoration should be presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition. But unfortunately right now, only some appalling import copies of it are circulating the internet, selling some for over $35 a piece.

I can't comprehend why Time Warner Home Video have not noticed this problem and take some action to correct this oversight sooner rather than later. So at this point, that "The Studio" is about to re-issue in September 13, 2005 the "Collector's Edition of Ben-Hur." We feel that "QUO VADIS," which also was produced by Sam Symbalist, could become a very profitable asset, if only this film that deals with "The First Judeo/Christian Holocaust" is put on a fast track by Warner Brothers for a late 2005 release in conjunction with the "Collector's Edition Ben-Hur."

Ideally along also with two other classic films that are at Warner Brothers Film Library Vault. The first one "Land of The Pharaohs" by Director Howard Hawks, Starring: Joan Collins and Jack Hawkins (who also starred in "Ben-Hur.") This film screenplay was done by no other than the great American writer William Faulkner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must see movie
This is a great movie. It was made in 1951 and I first viewed it as a kid and remembered how much I liked it then. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Arthur Whitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome biblical movie that is a must see
A great biblical love story that can be seen by all ages. It is true biblical depiction. I wish it was longer in length!
Published 20 days ago by Nichelle Broughton
5.0 out of 5 stars Quo Vadis
Super cult hiper movie, christianity persecuted by civilized word... State of the art, hd restored, bargain price! EVERYONE MUST SEE!
Published 24 days ago by Boguslaw Szuszkiewicz
2.0 out of 5 stars Spectacle of yesteryear
Although they went to great lengths to get crwd scenes and victorious marches into Rome it all seemed a litte kitsy and naive compared to todays standards. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Thomas G. Steffens
5.0 out of 5 stars MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME
YOU GOT TO WATCH IT WITH THE CAPTION ON AND NO LITTLE KIDS OR DISTRACTIONS AROUND. THE DIALOGUE IS SO WITTY AND FUNNY.
Published 26 days ago by Paula C. Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie.
I have been watching this movie ever since I was a child. I met Deborah Kerr in person twice. What a lady!
Published 1 month ago by Carol A Crosman
5.0 out of 5 stars it's no ben-hur but still awesome
its all about the throwing it down against the bull scene. oh and peter ustinov is mad and amazing as ever.. the movie is epic and glorious. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jason m wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Ustinov in a toga
Although I was only six years old when I saw this (when it first came out), I somewhat dimly remember Sir Peter Ustinov's brilliant portrayal of the nutty Emperor Nero surveying a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by othoniaboys
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Magnificent movie classic depicting how how horrible Nero was & the terrible persecution the Christians endured under his orders.
brother henry.
Published 1 month ago by brother henry
5.0 out of 5 stars So many subtitles
I love this move as well as clear digitalized film. I was surprised around ten subtitles including Korean. I strongly recommend this blue-ray to everyone.
Published 1 month ago by Robert
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