Quo Vadis (1951) | |
| Director(s) | Mervyn LeRoy, Anthony Mann (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Sam Zimbalist |
| Top Genres | Drama, Epic, Film Adaptation, Historical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Ancient World, Book-Based, Period Piece, Religious |
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Quo Vadis Overview:
Quo Vadis (1951) was a Historical - Drama Film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and Anthony Mann and produced by Sam Zimbalist.
Academy Awards 1951 --- Ceremony Number 24 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Leo Genn | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Peter Ustinov | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: William A. Horning, Cedric Gibbons, Edward Carfagno; Set Decoration: Hugh Hunt | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Robert Surtees, William V. Skall | Nominated |
| Best Costume Design | Herschel McCoy | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Ralph E. Winters | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Miklos Rozsa | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Sam Zimbalist, Producer | Nominated |
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From the Archives: Quo Vadis ( 1951 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 8, 2020 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversRobert Taylor and Deborah Kerr in the MGM epic Quo Vadis ( 1951 ). The film was based upon the 1895 Polish novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz and was a huge blockbuster hit for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverbanks Pictures collect... Read full article
Old Hollywood Villains: Nero in Quo Vadis (1951)
By Amanda Garrett on Apr 29, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm writing about Peter Ustinov's Academy Award-nominated performance as Roman Emperor Nero in Quo Vadis (1951). This article is part of The Great Villain Blogathon 2017 hosted by Speakeasy, Shadows and Satin, and Silver Screenings. Every old Hollywood epic needs a memorable villain, wh... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Quo Vadis
By Amanda Garrett on Mar 21, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsQuo Vadis (1951), starring Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Throughout March, I'll be celebrat... Read full article
Quo Vadis (1951)
By Beatrice on Aug 9, 2015 From Flickers in TimeQuo Vadis ? Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Written by John Lee Mahin, S.N. Behrman, and Sonya Levien from the novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz 1951/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer First viewing/Netflix rental Objectively, this is worth seeing for Ustinov’s performance, the spectacle, and the music. Subjective... Read full article
QUO VADIS? (1951)
By Clayton on May 1, 2014 From Phantom EmpiresQUO VADIS? (1951) 5/1/2014 0 Comments I'm a huge fan of the Sword and Sandal picture. When I was a kid, beside the wonderful Italian Peplums, my Saturday and Sunday afternoon fare consisted mainly of some of the fantastic Holly... Read full article
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Petronius: [in his dying letter to Nero] To Nero, Emperor of Rome, Master of the World, Divine Pontiff. I know that my death will be a disappointment to you, since you wished to render me this service yourself. To be born in your reign is a miscalculation; but to die in it is a joy. I can forgive you for murdering your wife and your mother, for burning our beloved Rome, for befouling our fair country with the stench of your crimes. But one thing I cannot forgive - the boredom of having to listen to your verses, your second-rate songs, your mediocre performances. Adhere to your special gifts, Nero - murder and arson, betrayal and terror. Mutilate your subjects if you must; but with my last breath I beg you - do not mutilate the arts. Fare well, but compose no more music. Brutalize the people, but do not bore them, as you have bored to death your friend, the late Gaius Petronius.
Petronius: [to Eunice] You ask why I do this. Because I love Nero, perhaps? He fills me with loathing!
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Kathleen Byron was considered for the role of Lygia.
Re-released by MGM in 1964 to pad its 40th-anniversary schedule.
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