Pompeii: The Last Day(2003)
Pompeii: The Last Day Synopsis
In 79 AD, one of the infamous natural disasters in human history occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted. With speculative dramatizations of various inhabitants' final hours along with detailed documentation of the known facts concerning the eruption, the horrific day is vividly brought to life.
Pompeii: The Last Day (2003) is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Peter Nicholson, released on October 20, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Alisdair Simpson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Carter and Jonathan Firth. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Nicholson
- Writers:
- Edward Canfor-Dumas
- Producers:
- Ailsa Orr, Sandra Gorel, Mark Johnston
- Production:
- BBC, NDR, France 2, TLC, Discovery
- Status:
- Released
Pompeii: The Last Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alisdair Simpson
as Narrator (voice)
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Pliny the Elder
Jim Carter
as Polybius
Jonathan Firth
as Stephanus
- Rebecca Norton
Rebecca Norton
as Fortunata
- Martin Hodgson
Martin Hodgson
as Gaius
Robert Whitelock
as Celadus
- Rachel Atkins
Rachel Atkins
as Plinia
- Chad Shepherd
Chad Shepherd
as Africanus
- Chrissie Cotterill
Chrissie Cotterill
as Epidia
- Katharine Whitburn
Katharine Whitburn
as Julia
Leigh Jones
as Sabinus
Key crew
Directed by Peter Nicholson, written by Edward Canfor-Dumas, produced by Ailsa Orr, Sandra Gorel and Mark Johnston.
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Pompeii: The Last Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 33 ratings.
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Pompeii: The Last Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pompeii: The Last Day online?
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Pompeii: The Last Day (2003) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pompeii: The Last Day?
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The main cast of Pompeii: The Last Day (2003) includes Alisdair Simpson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Carter, Jonathan Firth and Rebecca Norton. The film was directed by Peter Nicholson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pompeii: The Last Day released?
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Pompeii: The Last Day was released on October 20, 2003 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Pompeii: The Last Day worth watching?
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Pompeii: The Last Day (2003) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.