Films set in the 2nd century
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- DirectorMircea DraganStarsRichard JohnsonAntonella LualdiIlarion CiobanuThe end of Trajan's Dacian Wars (106 AD), when south western Dacia was transformed into a Roman province: Roman Dacia.105-106
- DirectorHiroshi InagakiStarsToshirô MifuneYôko TsukasaAkihiko HirataA prince, framed for murder and starved for affection from his father, is sent on a quest.
- DirectorVittorio CottafaviStarsGianna Maria CanaleEttore ManniMara CruzMarcus Numidius (Ettore Manni), a Roman tribune sent to Armenia to put down a gladiators' revolt, captures the rebels' popular leader, Aselepius (Georges Marchal). Princess Amira (Gianna Maria Canale), with ambitions of being Queen and jealous of Asclepius' popularity, plans his death in the arena by substituting a lion for his human opponent.110s
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsMichael FassbenderDominic WestOlga KurylenkoA splinter group of Roman soldiers fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is devastated in a guerrilla attack.117
- DirectorYoshiaki KawajiriTakuji EndoStarsAlistair AbellDebi Mae WestNolan NorthHighlander Colin MacLeod must choose between confronting the immortal who killed his lover centuries ago, or saving the survivors of a ravaged New York City.125-2187
- DirectorChester ErskineNicholas RayStarsJean SimmonsVictor MatureAlan YoungStory of a Christian in ancient Rome who befriends a lion.
- DirectorJoe LaytonStarsNorman WisdomNoël CowardEd AmesThe story of Androcles, the simple-hearted Christian tailor whose friendship with a lion saves himself and his friends from martyrdom in the Roman Colosseum.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsChanning TatumJamie BellDonald SutherlandIn Roman-ruled Britain, a young Roman soldier endeavors to honor his father's memory by finding his lost legion's golden emblem.140
- DirectorAnthony MannStarsSophia LorenStephen BoydAlec GuinnessThe death of Marcus Aurelius leads to a succession crisis, in which the deceased emperor's son, Commodus, demonstrates that he is unwilling to let anything undermine his claim to the Roman Empire.180-192
- DirectorDomenico PaolellaStarsDan VadisGloria MillandJosé GreciIn order to persuade the Emperor to spare his village, the mighty Ursus is forced to fight the greatest gladiator in Rome in the Roman Arena.180-192
- DirectorMario CaianoStarsRichard HarrisonMoira OrfeiAlberto FarneseOnce upon a time there were born two twin boys to Emperor Marcus Aurelius and for reasons of dynasty the birth of twins was kept secret. One of the twins was supposed to be drowned at birth but fate intervenes and the kid is brought up in a good household and enters Rome's legions.180-192
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsRussell CroweJoaquin PhoenixConnie NielsenA former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.180-192
- DirectorSergio GriecoStarsLang JeffriesJosé GreciEnzo TarascioRome, under Commodus: intrigue, fight for power, gladiators, senators, Christians, Barbarians, slaves, Pretorians, battles, wrestles, swords and muscles in by-the-numbers Italian epic.190
- DirectorWancang BuStarsLanjun GuShan JinBanhua DiaoWhen the reigning Chinese dynasty is threatened by a designing War Lord, Diao Chan is sent forth from her sequestered life in her father's home to act upon her father's advice. She causes so much friction between the people who are about to attempt an overthrow of the ruling families that they become engaged in warfare among themselves.~192
- DirectorHan Hsiang LiStarsDai LinLei ZhaoPei ChiBased on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, movie is a retelling of a familiar tale with iconic actress Linda Lin Dai (Lam Doi) in the titular role of Diau Charn, one of the four storied beauties of ancient China.~192
- StarsGuoqiang TangYanjun SunGuoan BaoIn 2nd century China, chaos reigns as warlords divide a land facing famine, drought and invasion. In times of disorder, heroes emerge.
- DirectorRoy Hin Yeung ChowStarsLouis KooKai WangRay LuiThis movie is adapted from a video game of the same title. The story is set in the turbulent late Eastern Han Dynasty. Ambitious Dong Zhuo controls the court and the commonalty, and heroes from all over the country begin to rise.
- StarsKenny LinIm Yoon-ahDongdong GuoThe story is about the life of general Zhao ZiLong. It narrates how he always steps forward bravely especially in crucial and dangerous times. It also narrates how he defeated Cao Cao, saving the country of Shu. Zhao ZiLong (Lin Gengxin) was born in the warring states era. Since he way young, he already felt the importance of being loyal to one's country and he wanted to become a great person. He was full of ambition and is an upright and honest man. Alongside with this, he is also very talented in using the spear, helping him become one of the greatest on the battlefield. These earned him the respect of the majority and unfortunately, the hate and jealousy of others. XiaHou QingYi (Im Yoona), the daughter of XiaHou Jie, went to seek refuge at ChangShan and there, she met Zhao ZiLong. They both admire each other but this admiration brought forth the jealousy and hatred of Yuan Huai and XiaHou En. As Zhao ZiLong continuously improves his talents and skills, he accidentally learns about the rivalry of his family and the XiaHou family. In between his family and his love, Zhao ZiLong thoroughly understood what it means to love and to hate. He found the righteous leader, Liu Bei, and since then, he held his spear to rule over the battlefield.