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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNC-17
GenresDrama, History
Votes13
DirectorJoe D'Amato
WritersJoe D'Amato
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMessalina
About Messalina
In the year 43 AD, Claudius reigns over the Roman Empire with his beautiful wife, Messalina, at his side. Messalina is a sex-obsessed woman who mercilessly exploits her husband's power in an attempt to satisfy her insatiable lust. Actively supported by Agrippina, Messalina turns the Roman court into a squalid place of vice and perversion. One day, however, the Emperor finds out what is going on behind his back and takes cruel revenge.
Directed by Joe D'Amato, Messalina leans on a strong ensemble — Kelly Trump, Backey Jakic, Olivia del Rio — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1996.
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