Rome '78(1978)
Rome '78 Synopsis
Nares mocks up Ancient Rome by shooting in faux-classical sites including Tribeca's American Thread Building, where a decrepit penthouse loft with a peeling-paint dome serves as an echoey stand-in for the imperial palace. The latter location required ingenuity: Posing as potential renters, Nares and associates asked the manager to show them the apartment, then unlocked the windows on the way out; a few hours later, they broke back into the space, full cast and crew in tow, to shoot the necessary scenes.
Rome '78 (1978) is a history and drama film directed by Jamie Nares, released on December 23, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars David McDermott, Eric Mitchell, Lydia Lunch and Kristian Hoffman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamie Nares
- Status:
- Released
Rome '78 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- David McDermott
David McDermott
as Caligula
Eric Mitchell
as Metellus
Lydia Lunch
as Empress
- Kristian Hoffman
Kristian Hoffman
- Bradley Field
Bradley Field
John Lurie
- Jim Sutcliffe
Jim Sutcliffe
- Mitch Corber
Mitch Corber
- Judy Rifka
Judy Rifka
- Mary Focus
Mary Focus
- Elizabeth Seidman
Elizabeth Seidman
- Ruth Seidman
Ruth Seidman
Key crew
Directed by Jamie Nares.
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Rome '78 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Rome '78 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rome '78?
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The main cast of Rome '78 (1978) includes David McDermott, Eric Mitchell, Lydia Lunch, Kristian Hoffman and Bradley Field. The film was directed by Jamie Nares. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rome '78 released?
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Rome '78 was released on December 23, 1978 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Rome '78 worth watching?
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Rome '78 (1978) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.