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Cleopatra (1963)

“The motion picture the world has been waiting for!”

7.1/10 · 889 votes 4h 11m g RomanceDramaHistory

#11 of 17 films from 1963 #455 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Sidney Buchman, Ranald MacDougall

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Overview

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.

Cast

Elizabeth Tayloras Cleopatra
Richard Burtonas Marcus Antonius
Rex Harrisonas Julius Caesar
Pamela Brownas High Priestess
George Coleas Flavius
Hume Cronynas Sosigenes
Cesare Danovaas Apollodorus
Kenneth Haighas Brutus
Andrew Keiras Agrippa
Martin Landauas Rufio
Roddy McDowallas Octavian - Caesar Augustus
Robert Stephensas Germanicus
Francesca Annisas Eiras
Grégoire Aslanas Pothinus

Facts

Release dateJune 12, 1963
Runtime251 min (4h 11m) — longer as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$36,115,000
Box office$57,779,280 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0056937

More from Joseph L. Mankiewicz

All About EveAll About Eve1950 · ★ 8.1 · 2h 19m SleuthSleuth1972 · ★ 7.7 · 2h 18m

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Questions

How long is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra runs 251 minutes (4h 11m), which is long for a romance — plan for it.
Is Cleopatra worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 889 votes, which places it #11 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 41%) and #455 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: All About Eve (1950), Sleuth (1972).
Who stars in Cleopatra?
Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra; Richard Burton as Marcus Antonius; Rex Harrison as Julius Caesar; Pamela Brown as High Priestess; George Cole as Flavius; Hume Cronyn as Sosigenes.
What is Cleopatra rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cleopatra?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30569.

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