In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. After Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the persecution begins. Rhual confesses to being a Christian, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.
Michèle Morgan
as Fabiola
Henri Vidal
as Rhual
Michel Simon
as Senator Fabius Severus
Louis Salou
as Fulvius Petronius
Elisa Cegani
as Sira
Massimo Girotti
as Sebastian
Gino Cervi
as Quadratus
Rina Morelli
as Faustina
