Burbank, Calif. November 24, 2008 – The epic Quo Vadis, one of the most lavish and spectacular films ever to be released, will make its Blu-ray Hi-Def debut on March 17 just in time for the Easter season.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy and based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel by Henry Siekiewicz,
Quo Vadis was filmed on location in Rome and starred Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn and Peter Ustinov, who was nominated for an Oscar® and won a Golden Globe® for his definitive performance as the Roman Emperor, Nero. Elizabeth Taylor, originally cast in a larger role but then replaced, made an uncredited cameo appearance as a slave, as did the relatively unknown Sophia Loren, who was appearing in her first American film.
Quo Vadis won two Golden Globes® (aforementioned Best Supporting Actor and Best Cinematography) and was nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards,® including Best Picture, but surprisingly took home none. Despite that fact, it was a huge hit, out-grossing to date every other theatrical release, other than Gone With the Wind. It has continued to maintain its popularity throughout the world for nearly six decades.
Quo Vadis Blu-ray Hi-Def will sell for $28.99 SRP.
