Julius Caesar
Synopsis
Film version of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2012 production of Shakespeare's fast-moving thriller. A vivid story about a struggle for democracy, Julius Caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. The setting is a modern African state in which the tyrant Caesar is about to seize power. Cassius persuades Brutus to join the conspirators plotting an assassination. Featuring a distinguished cast of black actors, the film is shot on location and in the RSC's theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon
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Julius Caesar trailer | 2012 | Royal Shakespeare Company
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Julius Caesar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
William Shakespeare
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Gregory Doran
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What is Julius Caesar about?
Film version of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2012 production of Shakespeare's fast-moving thriller. A vivid story about a struggle for democracy, Julius Caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. The setting is a modern African state in which the tyrant Caesar is about to seize power. Cassius persuades Brutus to join the conspirators plotting an assassination. Featuring a distinguished cast of black actors, the film is shot on location and in the RSC's theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon
Who directed Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in Julius Caesar?
The principal cast of Julius Caesar includes Paterson Joseph, Jeffery Kissoon, Ivanno Jeremiah, Cyril Nri, Ray Fearon.
When was Julius Caesar released and how long is it?
Julius Caesar was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.