D.A. Clarke-Smith

Quo Vadis -- This is the powerful story of a Roman soldier whose romance with a beautiful woman puts him at deadly odds with Emperor Nero.

Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, this is the powerful story of a Roman soldier whose romance with a beautiful woman puts him at deadly odds with Emperor Nero. Based on the classic novel by Henry Sienkiewicz, it features stupendous battle scenes. Starring Robert Taylor ("Ivanhoe"), and Oscar-winners Deborah Kerr ("The King and I," "From Here to Eternity") and Peter Ustinov ("Spartacus"), who was nominated along with Leo Genn ("Henry V") for Best Supporting Actor. Directed by Oscar-winner director/producer Mervyn LeRoy ("The Wizard of Oz," "Little Caesar"). Be on the lookout for cameos by screen icons Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren.

During the early reign of King Henry VIII, the king's sister, princess Mary Tudor falls in love with the Captain of the Guards, Charles Brandon, but is forced to become the unwilling bride of the aging King of France. When the king dies, Charles comes to France to rescue Mary from an unwanted marriage to the Duke of Buckingham.

During the early reign of King Henry VIII, the king's sister, princess Mary Tudor falls in love with the Captain of the Guards, Charles Brandon, but is forced to become the unwilling bride of the aging King of France. When the king dies, Charles comes to France to rescue Mary from an unwanted marriage to the Duke of Buckingham.