'Empire' scores in that it does get to the ever timely corruption of power--just look around you--but it faints in the presence of HBO's superior 'Rome.'
Empire (2005)
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Runtime: 4 hrs 17 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: Now fans of the televised mini-series EMPIRE can view its episodes together as one full-length feature. Filmed on location in Italy, EMPIRE begins with Julius Caesar's assassination, and the... Now fans of the televised mini-series EMPIRE can view its episodes together as one full-length feature. Filmed on location in Italy, EMPIRE begins with Julius Caesar's assassination, and the passing of his power to his nephew Octavius. At only 18 years old, Octavius plunges head-on into a fierce fight for his place as Rome's rightful leader. Unrated and extended scenes add to the epic drama of ancient Rome. [More]
Starring: Emily Blunt, James Frain, Jonathan Cake, Vincent Regan
Starring: Emily Blunt, James Frain, Jonathan Cake, Vincent Regan
Director: Greg Yaitanes, John Gray, Kim Manners
Director: Greg Yaitanes, John Gray, Kim Manners
Screenwriter: Chip Johannessen, William Wheeler
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