Mario Feliciani, born in Milan in 1918, made his mark in Italian cinema with a diverse range of roles. He appears as a key player in Ulysses (1954), showcasing his talent in epic narratives, and later in Goliath and the Vampires (1961), where he navigates the thrilling world of fantasy and adventure. Feliciani's career spanned decades, with notable performances in The Golden Arrow (1962), Fire Over Rome (1965), and Assassination in Rome (1965), reflecting the dynamic landscape of Italian genre cinema during the mid-20th century.
Fire Over Rome
Marcus Valerius, a young consul, is assigned the mission to assist Menecrate, the leader of the Pretorian Guard, in the arrest and execution of as many Christians as possible. While raiding the Catacombs he has the surprise to find among the Christians the woman he loves, Giulia, who has been converted secretly to the banned religion. He helps her to escape and trouble soon follows. Stripped of his rank and arrested for defending the rebels he is condemned to fight as a gladiator...
