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Cleopatra is a 1963 American epic historical drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, with a screenplay adapted by Mankiewicz, Ranald MacDougall and Sidney Buchman from the 1957 book The Life and Times of Cleopatra by Carlo Maria Franzero, and from histories by Plutarch, Suetonius, and Appian. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor in the eponymous role. Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowall, and Martin Landau are featured in supporting roles. It chronicles the struggles of Cleopatra, the young queen of Egypt, to resist the imperial ambitions of Rome.
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1963 · 4h 11m · Drama · History · Romance
TMDB 7.0/10 (865 votes)
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.
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Box office $58M worldwide
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Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
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