Antony & Cleopatra
Synopsis
Octavius Caesar (later renamed Augustus Caesar, son of the murdered Julius Caesar), Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength.
Top Cast
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Colin Blakely
Antony
Jane Lapotaire
Cleopatra
Ian Charleson
Octavius Caesar
Esmond Knight
Lepidus
George Innes
Menas
Jonathan Adams
Ventidius
John Paul
Canidius
Darien Angadi
Alexas
Janet Key
Charmain
Howard Goorney
Soothsayer
Cassie McFarlane
Iras
Emrys James
Enobarbus
Kevin Huckstep
Messenger
Michael Anthony
Messenger
Mohammad Shamsi
Mardian
Harry Waters
Thidias
David Neal
Proculelus
Anthony Pedley
Agrippa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver
- Original Title
- Antony & Cleopatra
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Miller
William Shakespeare
Stephen Oliver
Howard Dell
Jonathan Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Miller
Director
Jonathan Miller
Producer
Howard Dell
Editor
Colin Lowrey
Production Design
Alun Hughes
Costume Design
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antony & Cleopatra
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What is Antony & Cleopatra about?
Octavius Caesar (later renamed Augustus Caesar, son of the murdered Julius Caesar), Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength.
Who directed Antony & Cleopatra?
Antony & Cleopatra was directed by Jonathan Miller.
Who stars in Antony & Cleopatra?
The principal cast of Antony & Cleopatra includes Colin Blakely, Jane Lapotaire, Ian Charleson, Esmond Knight, George Innes.
When was Antony & Cleopatra released and how long is it?
Antony & Cleopatra was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Antony & Cleopatra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antony & Cleopatra was composed by Stephen Oliver.