79 A.D. (1962)

In 79 A.D., the Roman Empire stands on the brink of chaos. As the triumphant General Marcus Tiberius, the nephew of the ruling Emperor Titus Flavius, makes his return to Rome, he finds a city teetering on the edge of anarchy. Murder is rampant on the cobblestone streets, and the rapidly growing Christian community is being scapegoated for the escalating violence. However, Tiberius, a man of honor, suspects the conniving Tercius, the emperor's nefarious advisor, of exploiting the Christians to serve his sinister purposes. As tension mounts, Tiberius is dispatched to Heraculum, where a significant gathering of Christians is set to occur, under the command to await further instructions. In the heart of Heraculum, he encounters the Christian leader, a man of surprising integrity and benevolence, recognized by his steadfast centurion, Lepidus. Convinced that the Christians are not the enemy of Rome, Tiberius defies orders and permits them to return to their homes. For his insubordination, he is stripped of his titles and banished to the distant province of Illyia. Undeterred, Tiberius embarks on a perilous mission to uncover the truth, not as a soldier, but as the nephew of the Emperor of Rome. As he navigates the intricate labyrinth of courtly intrigue, passion, and betrayal, an ominous shadow looms over the city. Unbeknownst to all, the deadly Mount Vesuvius is on the brink of eruption, ready to engulf the city in a catastrophic wave of fire and ash. The narrative seamlessly interweaves the political machinations of the emperor's court with the impending doom of a natural disaster. While the eruption of Vesuvius is subtly underplayed, the focus remains on the human drama unfolding within the marbled halls of power. The film, "79 A.D.", paints a vivid picture of a civilization at the crossroads of faith, power, and inevitable destruction.

79 A.D. is a drama movie featuring Brad Harris and directed by Gianfranco Parolini.

79 A.D. is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.