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Antony and Cleopatra

Not Rated
DramaHistory
5.6/10(21 ratings)

Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.

03-18-1972
2h 18m
Antony and Cleopatra
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Main Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Marc Antony

Hildegard Neil

Hildegard Neil

Cleopatra

Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Enobarbus

John Castle

John Castle

Octavius Caesar

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Lepidus

Alexis

Octavia

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Charlton Heston
Production:
Folio Films, The Rank Organisation, Transac, Ízaro Films
Budget:
$1,600,000

Key Crew

Director:
Charlton Heston
Screenplay:
Charlton Heston
Theatre Play:
William Shakespeare
Producer:
Peter Snell

Locations and Languages

Country:
CH; GB; US
Filming:
ES; CH; GB
Languages:
en