The Last Days of Pompeii_
"VESUVIUS...COULD NOT DESTROY THIER LOVE..!"
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
Starring
Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Last Days of Pompeii was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son...
The Last Days of Pompeii is a Drama, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
Preston Foster
Marcus
Alan Hale
Burbix
Basil Rathbone
Pontius Pilate
John Wood
Adult Flavius
Louis Calhern
Prefect Allus Martius
David Holt
Flavius as a Boy
Dorothy Wilson
Clodia
Wyrley Birch
Leaster
Frank Conroy
Gaius Tanno (uncredited)
William V. Mong
Cleon the Slave Dealer (uncredited)
Murray Kinnell
Simon (uncredited)
Henry Kolker
Warder (uncredited)
Edward Van Sloan
Calvus (uncredited)
Zeffie Tilbury
The Wise Woman (uncredited)
John Davidson
Phoebus (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
The Augur, a Pompeii Official (uncredited)
Warner Richmond
Captain of the Guard (uncredited)
Jim Thorpe
Spectator Tossing Coins (uncredited)
BW
Buster Wiles
Gladiator (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Last Days of Pompeii about?
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
How long is The Last Days of Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Last Days of Pompeii?
The cast of The Last Days of Pompeii includes Preston Foster, Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, John Wood, Louis Calhern.
What is the rating of The Last Days of Pompeii?
The Last Days of Pompeii has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Adventure