7 Best Movies Set In Ancient World

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Genghis Khan (1965)

Henry Levin’s film follows Prince Temujin’s escape to bring the Mongol tribe back together, vowing retribution for the demise of his father. He became known as Genghis Khan as a result of his endeavor.


Zulu (1964)

An epic adventure action war film, the film depicts the Battle of Rorke’s Drift between a detachment of the British Army and the Zulu, during the Anglo-Zulu War.


Julius Caesar (1953)

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz follows Brutus and Cassius’ plot to kill Julius Caesar in ancient Rome before his ambitions can transform him into a despot. But a Roman politician suddenly gets in their way.


The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

An epic historical drama by Anthony Mann depicts Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius choosing his daughter’s lover, Gaius, as his successor. When his son Commodus learns of this, tensions rise.


Cleopatra (1963)

For the sake of preserving her realm, Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, marries Julius Ceaser of Rome. But after being slain, Ceaser turns into Mark Antony’s lover and ally.


Helen of Troy (1956)

Arriving in Sparta to negotiate a peace agreement between the two empires is Paris of Troy. But he develops feelings for Helen, the Spartan queen, which leads to conflict.


Ben-Hur (1959)

A religious epic film directed by William Wyler follows a nobleman named Judah Ben-Hur is convicted of treason by his adopted brother Messala and sentenced to years of slavery. He comes back to exact revenge.

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