Cleopatra (1963)

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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.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 251 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alex North
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editing: Dorothy Spencer
Production: MCL Films S.A., Walwa Films S.A., 20th Century Fox
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $44M
Box Office: $58M
Original Language: en

Themes

Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments, Historical Figures and Biographies

Keywords

egypt, snake, greece, nile, cleopatra, historical figure, ancient rome, ancient egypt, library of alexandria, alexandria egypt, 1st century bc

Trailer

Cleopatra Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleopatra about?
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.
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Cleopatra?
Cleopatra stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown, George Cole, Hume Cronyn.
How long is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra has a runtime of 4h 11m (251 minutes).
What genre is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra is a Drama, History, Romance film.
What is the budget of Cleopatra?
Cleopatra had a budget of $44M.
How much did Cleopatra gross?
Cleopatra grossed $58M worldwide.
Where was Cleopatra produced?
Cleopatra was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Cleopatra?
The themes of Cleopatra include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments, Historical Figures and Biographies.