Messalina

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations. The subject of countless film treatments, Rome's most villified empress is herein played by British actress Belinda Lee.

Director: Vittorio Cottafavi

Cast: Belinda Lee, Spiros Focás, Giancarlo Sbragia, Carlo Giustini, Arturo Dominici, Ida Galli, Giulio Donnini, Marcello Giorda

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.