Fall of the Roman Empire, is an action packed tale of the plight of a people, living on the brink of a end of the glory, the greed and grandeur that was Rome. Personal lust for power, and the shattering effects of that power's loss. Power Struggle for the leadership of Roman. Although a 1964 movie, neglect by the leadership, while the populace suffer illness and unrest. Sound a familiar tune, that constantly play through history.