Ancient Rome, during the time of Emperor Nero. Vinicius, a young patrician, falls in love with the beautiful Lygia, the daughter of a Barbarian commander who was killed in battle, and wants her for his concubine. For Lygia, a Christian, being a pagan's concubine is a severe sin and disgrace. However, when Vinicius is wounded, Lygia cares for him, and starts to reciprocate his feelings. Vinicius, in return, becomes interested in Christian learning and asks Apostle Peter to teach him. In the meantime, Emperor Nero accuses Christians of having started a great fire in Rome. He encourages the imprisonment, torture and murder of his Christian subjects.
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Paweł Deląg
Marcus Vincius
Magdalena Mielcarz
Lygia
Bogusław Linda
Petronius
Michał Bajor
Neron
Jerzy Trela
Chilo Chilonides
Franciszek Pieczka
Apostle Peter
Krzysztof Majchrzak
Tigellinus
Rafał Kubacki
Ursus
Andrzej Tomecki
Glaucus
Jerzy Nowak
Krispus
Zbigniew Waleryś
Paul of Tarsus
Agnieszka Wagner
Poppaea
