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Quo Vadis? (the title is Latin, meaning In which come busy people running?), occurs as 1951 Biblical epic film that tells the story of the Roman soldier, returning from either the wars, world health organization lessens taken sustaining with a Christian and becomes intrigued by her religion. It stars Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, and Peter Ustinov as Nero.

A picture was adapted by S. N. Behrman, Sonya Levien, and John Lee Mahin from the novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz. It was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Leo Genn), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Peter Ustinov), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Costume Design, Color, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, and Best Picture. the moving-picture show holds a record for the virtually all costumes used in a single picture show; 32,000.

Sophia Loren has an extra's role as a break one's back girl. It was her foremost film role. Elizabeth Taylor also has a cameo.

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