Pompeii - (2014)
Pompeii is a 2014 historical romantic disaster film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The film is an international co-production involving the United States, Germany, and Canada, and it presents a fictional narrative inspired by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which led to the destruction of the ancient city of Pompeii
Plot Summary
The film follows Milo (played by Kit Harington), a former slave who becomes a gladiator. As he fights for his life in the arena, he falls in love with Cassia (played by Emily Browning), the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love faces numerous obstacles, including Cassia's betrothal to a corrupt Roman senator, Corvus (played by Kiefer Sutherland).
As the story unfolds, the looming threat of Mount Vesuvius adds a sense of urgency to Milo's quest to save Cassia and escape the impending disaster. The film combines elements of romance, action, and historical drama, culminating in a dramatic portrayal of the eruption and its devastating effects on the city and its inhabitants.