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Cleopatra

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1963-06-12 Drama 4hr 11m

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

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Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

  • Released
    1963-06-12
  • Revenue
    $57,779,280
  • Budget
    $44,000,000
  • Runtime
    4hr 11m
  • Genre
    Drama, History, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7
  • Production
    MCL Films S.A., Walwa Films S.A., 20th Century Fox

Crew

Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
Keywords:
epic egypt snake greece nile cleopatra historical figure ancient rome ancient egypt library of alexandria alexandria egypt 1st century bc

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Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor
Cleopatra
Richard Burton

Richard Burton
Marcus Antonius
Rex Harrison

Rex Harrison
Julius Caesar
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown
High Priestess
George Cole

George Cole
Flavius
Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn
Sosigenes
Cesare Danova

Cesare Danova
Apollodorus
Kenneth Haigh

Kenneth Haigh
Brutus
Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir
Agrippa
Martin Landau

Martin Landau
Rufio
Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall
Octavian - Caesar Augustus
Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens
Germanicus
Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis
Eiras
Grégoire Aslan

Grégoire Aslan
Pothinus
Martin Benson

Martin Benson
Ramos
John Doucette

John Doucette
Achillas
Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern
Cicero
John Hoyt

John Hoyt
Cassius
Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor
Casca
Andrew Faulds

Andrew Faulds
Canidius
Michael Gwynn

Michael Gwynn
Cimber
Peter Grant

Peter Grant
Palace Guard (uncredited)
Marne Maitland

Marne Maitland
Euphranor
Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan
Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII
Gwen Watford

Gwen Watford
Calpurnia
Douglas Wilmer

Douglas Wilmer
Decimus
Marie Devereux

Marie Devereux
Bacchanal Reveler
Herbert Berghof

Herbert Berghof
Theodotos
Jacqueline Chan

Jacqueline Chan
Lotos
Isabel Cooley

Isabel Cooley
Charmian
Mike Steen

Mike Steen
Minor Role
Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie
Titus
Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh
Octavia
Meri Welles

Meri Welles
Cleopatra's Handmaiden
Peter Forster

Peter Forster
Officer
John Alderson

John Alderson
Roman Officer (uncredited)
John Alderton

John Alderton
1st Officer (uncredited)
Jeremy Kemp

Jeremy Kemp
Agitator (uncredited)
Desmond Llewelyn

Desmond Llewelyn
Senator (uncredited)
Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh
Octavia (uncredited)
Laurence Naismith

Laurence Naismith
Arachesilaus (uncredited)
Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor
Roman Officer (uncredited)

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Reviews for Cleopatra
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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-09-26

On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have b... read more

On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have been shouted by many in Hollywood at 20th Century Fox as their gargantuan epic threatened to sink them. The trials and tribulations surrounding the film are stuff of legend, all of which makes for a film itself, but I will not go over old ground, there's a couple of great documentaries available out there and they are required viewing. They also help to explain somewhat why Cleopatra is not the genre defining classic many hoped it would be. Truth is is that no film could have lived up to the expectation that surrounded Cleopatra, as it is, with flaws and all, it's still a enjoyably lavish spectacle, harking back to a time when grandiose meant something. In fact a time of film making we could do with in today's day and age of retreads, remakes and soppy sequels. Split in to two narratives, that of Caesar & Cleopatra and Antony & Cleopatra, film basically deals with how Rome sought to conquer Egypt as Cleopatra clung on grimly in power and affairs of the heart. A cast of quality thespians stand straight backed and deliver the plot machinations, set to the backdrop of magnificent ornate sets, period costuming, piercing photography and a pulse pounding musical score. Quite simply the grandeur and scope is stunning in its presentation. Not all the dialogue works, and there are passages of exchanges that come off as undernourished; while soap operatics take a hold in the second part of the film. Yet for the historical epic fan there is just too much that is great for this to be ignored or considered a stinker. From Rex Harrison - Elizabeth Taylor - Richard Burton & Roddy McDowall, to the opulence seeping from every pore, Cleopatra is a joyous eye opening experience. Yes! Flaws and all. 8/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-01

An excellent example of what you can do when money is no object - except, here, in the writing department where this is simply no substitute... read more

An excellent example of what you can do when money is no object - except, here, in the writing department where this is simply no substitute for a succinct and creative hand at the typewriter. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton successfully - if a little too theatrically - carry off their portion of this epic tale of the life of probably the world's most famous woman of antiquity. Rex Harrison, much less so as Caesar - but combined I think this is actually a far better film than the critics at the time declared. The cinematography and scale of the production are unsurpassed as are the costumes, and married with Alex North's suitably orchestral score, you really do get a sense of the opulence and grandeur of Cleopatra's court. Unfortunately, the supporting cast - Roddy McDowell; Martin Landau and Andrew Keir in particular don't quite cut it and so the story sort of fizzles out towards the end. Nonetheless, we will never see the likes of a film like this again and we ought to celebrate that.

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A Review by John Chard

On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have been shouted by many in Hollywood at 20th Century Fox as their gargantuan epic threatened to sink the...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-09-26

On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have been shouted by many in Hollywood at 20th Century Fox as thei...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-01

An excellent example of what you can do when money is no object - except, here, in the writing department where this is simply no substitute for a succinct and creative hand at the typewriter. Elizabe...

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