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1976 • 12 Episodes. Season 1 of I, Claudius premiered on September 20, 1976. Old King Log. (1x12, December 6, 1976) Season Finale. View All Seasons.
May 22, 2024 · Synopsis. This mini-series follows the history of the Roman Empire, from approximately the death of Marcellus (24/23 B.C.) to Claudius' own death in 54 A.D. As Claudius narrates his life, we witness Augustus' attempts to find an heir, often foiled by his wife Livia who wants her son Tiberius to become emperor.
Charles Laughton, despite giving a splendid performance, had a great deal of difficulty getting into the role, and director Von Sternberg was not very sympathetic or helpful.
Dec 1, 2009 · The story centers on the internecine plots and counterplots surrounding Claudius, the fourth emperor of Rome who ruled from 41-54 A.D. The stuttering and handicapped Claudius, born into a murderous, imperial family, used his cunning mind and rivals' misjudgment to not only survive but eventually become one of Rome's greatest emperors. Drama Epic.
Aug 5, 2012 · Consider what a marvelous job was done by contrast with "I, Claudius" in Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of Shakespeare's stage play, "Hamlet" (Mel Gibson, 1990). Still, because of Jacobi, I gave it 4-stars instead of the 3-stars I started with.
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I, Claudius is an unfinished 1937 film adaptation of the novels I, Claudius and Claudius the God by Robert Graves. Produced by Alexander Korda, the film was directed by Josef von Sternberg, with Charles Laughton in the title role.
At the New York Film Festival, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. Running time: 75 minutes. With Robert Graves, Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon, Dame Flora Robson, Emlyn Williams, Eileen Corbett ...
