History ·Documentary · 1954 · 1h 19m

The Immortal City

Director

Cast

Raymond Burr as Narrator Pope Pius XII as Self The Sistine Chapel Choir as Themselves The Cappella Giulia Choir as Themselves The 3000 Boys' Choir as Themselves

Crew

Sherman Todd — Editor Felix Doherty — Writer Jerome Cappi — Producer

Tagline

SEE The most Unusual Picture of Our Time

Synopsis

From the legendary times of Romulus and Remus to the present day, the compelling story of the eternal city's twenty-five centuries of civilization traces the rise of Christianity over paganism through studies of Vatican art treasures.

Mood & Themes

rome, italy romulus vatican (holy see)ancient rome paganism religion art roman catholic church catholicism michelangelo caravaggio sistine chapel

Key Collaborators

Jerome Cappi Director Sherman Todd Editor Felix Doherty Writer Jerome Cappi Producer

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