Britannicus

Britannicus

1959 · 114 min · ★ 9.3 · Drama, TV Movie

Emperor Claudius had a son, Britannicus, before marrying Agrippina and adopting her son Nero, born of a previous marriage. Nero succeeded Claudius and ruled the Empire. Despite his reign, Nero decides to free himself from his mother's yoke and take revenge on Britannicus, the brother who has everything and whom he envies.

Directed by Jean Kerchbron · Written by Jean Racine

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Daniel Ivernel Néron
Roger Mollien Britannicus
Marguerite Jamois Agrippine
François Chaumette Narcisse
William Sabatier Burrhus
Marie Versini Junie
Marcelle Ranson-Hervé Les Productions Rene Modiano

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