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.

• Universalia Film
• Franco London Films
• Michèle Morgan
• Henri Vidal
• Michel Simon
• Louis Salou
• Elisa Cegani
• Massimo Girotti
• Gino Cervi
• Rina Morelli