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Massacre in Rome

Set during World War II, this film charts the story of a good-natured Vatican priest who opposes an ideologically charged SS general hell-bent on killing more than 300 Roman hostages. Based on the book Death in Rome by Robert Katz.

1 hour, 43 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Sep 201000:00
BBC Two

Credits

Lieutenant Colonel Herbert KapplerRichard Burton
General Kurt MälzerLeo McKern
General Albert KesselringPeter Vaughan
Major DomizlafAnthony Steel
ComposerEnnio Morricone

Broadcasts

  • Mon 15 Oct 200723:55
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Tue 16 Oct 200700:00
    BBC One East Midlands
  • Mon 18 Jan 201000:05
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 27 Sep 201000:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire