David Macaulay: Roman City

The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.

Full Cast of David Macaulay: Roman City

Ian McKellen as Augustus Caesar (voice)

Ian McKellen

Augustus Caesar (voice)

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier...

Derek Jacobi as Marcus Fabricius (voice)

Derek Jacobi

Marcus Fabricius (voice)

Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal...

Brian Blessed as Gaius Valerius (voice)

Brian Blessed

Gaius Valerius (voice)

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John Sessions as Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)

John Sessions

Laurens / Acco Bouvaix (voice)

Actor, comedian and impressionist who was better known for his improvisation comedy.

Sophie Thompson as Aiden (voice)

Sophie Thompson

Aiden (voice)

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Geoffrey Matthews

Licinus (voice)

Jaramy Stockwell

Servant / Citizen / Soldier (voice)

Crew of David Macaulay: Roman City

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