CBSRMT Episode Information
Title:
The Last Days of Pompeii (2 of 5) - Thrown to the Lions
('Edward George Bulwer-Lytton story')
Plot:
In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Julia takes advantage of the chaos and casts a love spell on Marcus with the help of a priest of Isis. Their plan backfires when instead of falling for her, he become destructive and delusional. He is later sentenced to be thrown to the lions when he is falsely accused of murder.
Air Dates:
First Run - January 8, 1980
Repeat - July 22, 1980
1 Response to Episode 1046
This episode focussed on the relationship between the main character and his love interest. In a series of twists and turns, confidences and betrayals, he is taken prisoner and thrown to the lions. Lots of attention paid to the many and conflicting religions of the time.
Jack Lotus, 2013-01-17 09:37:06
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