
The Immortal City
History · Documentary
Overview
From the legendary times of Romulus and Remus to the present day, the compelling story of the eternal city's twenty-five centuries of civilization traces the rise of Christianity over paganism through studies of Vatican art treasures.
Top Cast


Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Narrator
Raymond Burr
Narrator


Pope Pius XII
Pope Pius XII
Self
Pope Pius XII
Self
The Sistine Chapel Choir
The Sistine Chapel Choir
Themselves
The Sistine Chapel Choir
Themselves
The Cappella Giulia Choir
The Cappella Giulia Choir
Themselves
The Cappella Giulia Choir
Themselves
The 3000 Boys' Choir
The 3000 Boys' Choir
Themselves
The 3000 Boys' Choir
Themselves
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