Vivien Leigh
Cleopatra
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The Roman conqueror Julius Caesar (Claude Rains) takes over the Egyptian city of Alexandria, and in so doing inherits a pressing problem: in accordance to with local custom, the beautiful young...
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Jan 31, 2009 · 2h 10m. IMDb RATING. 7.9 /10. 110. YOUR RATING. Rate. Comedy. Shaw's legendary wit turns political drama into sparkling comedy when veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. Their first encounter under a desert moon will lead to a shift in the course of history, as Cleopatra gra...
At the time the most expensive British film ever produced (complete with real imported Egyptian sand), Caesar and Cleopatra is a lavish epic, featuring standout performances by its two stars. Film Info. Digital Options. Cast. Vivien Leigh. Cleopatra. Claude Rains. Julius Caesar. Stewart Granger. Apollodorus. Francis L. Sullivan. Pothinus.
Dec 7, 2007 · Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Brief Synopsis. Julius Caesar gives the famed Egyptian queen lessons in government. Cast & Crew. Read More. Gabriel Pascal. Director. Claude Rains. Julius Caesar. Vivien Leigh. Cleopatra. Flora Robson. Ftatateeta. Stewart Granger. Apollodorus. Francis L. Sullivan. Pothinus. Photos & Videos. View All
Summaries. Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt experiences both triumph and tragedy as she attempts to resist the imperial ambitions of Rome. In 48 B.C., Julius Caesar (Sir Rex Harrison) pursues Pompey from Pharsalia to Egypt.
Film Synopsis. D uring his conquest of Egypt, Julius Caesar takes time off to soliloquise beside the great Sphinx. As he does so, he is beguiled by a young woman of extraordinary beauty. The woman is Cleopatra, joint heir to the throne of Egypt with her brother, Ptolemy.
Play Trailer. The most lavish picture ever on the screen! Overview. The aging Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen. Adapted by George Bernard Shaw from his own play. Gabriel Pascal. Director. George Bernard Shaw. Writer. Reviews. Written by on July 1, 2022. The aging Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen.
