The Epic That Never Was
Synopsis
The story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Epic That Never Was (I' Claudius)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Dirk Bogarde
Self - Narrator
Charles Laughton
Tiberius Claudius (archive footage)
Robert Graves
Self - Interviewee
Josef von Sternberg
Self - Interviewee
Merle Oberon
Self - Interviewee / Messalina (archive footage)
Flora Robson
Self - Interviewee / Livia (archive footage)
Emlyn Williams
Self - Interviewee / Caligula (archive footage)
Eileen Corbett
Self - Interviewee
John Armstrong
Self - Interviewee
John Abbott
Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)
Robert Newton
Cassius, Captain of Caligula's guard (archive footage) (uncredited)
Basil Gill
Xenophon, Claudius' doctor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Duncalf
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Duncalf, Robert Graves
- Original Title
- The Epic That Never Was
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Duncalf
Bill Duncalf, Robert Graves
Brian Keene
Bill Duncalf
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Duncalf
Producer
Bill Duncalf
Director
Brian Keene
Editor
Bill Duncalf
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Epic That Never Was.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Epic That Never Was.
FILMS ABOUT FILM
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/films-about-film--4
Similar Titles to The Epic That Never Was
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
8.0
7.4
5.6
6.0
5.8
10.0
More Like The Epic That Never Was
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Epic That Never Was
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Epic That Never Was about?
The story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
Who directed The Epic That Never Was?
The Epic That Never Was was directed by Bill Duncalf.
Who stars in The Epic That Never Was?
The principal cast of The Epic That Never Was includes Dirk Bogarde, Charles Laughton, Robert Graves, Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon.
When was The Epic That Never Was released and how long is it?
The Epic That Never Was was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is The Epic That Never Was based on a book or true story?
The Epic That Never Was is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Graves".