Caesar and Cleopatra
“The most lavish picture ever on the screen!”
Synopsis
At the height of the Roman Civil War, an aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whom he teaches how to rule Egypt.
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Caesar and Cleopatra trailer 1945.flv
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-28
Top Cast
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Claude Rains
Julius Caesar
Vivien Leigh
Cleopatra
Stewart Granger
Apollodorus
Flora Robson
Ftatateeta
Francis L. Sullivan
Pothinus
Basil Sydney
Rufio
Cecil Parker
Britannus
Raymond Lovell
Lucius Septimus
Anthony Eustrel
Achillas
Ernest Thesiger
Theodotus
Anthony Harvey
Ptolemy
Robert Adams
Nubian Slave
Olga Edwardes
Cleopatra's Lady Attendant
Stanley Holloway
Belzanor
Michael Rennie
1st Centurion
Esme Percy
Major Domo
Leo Genn
Bel Affris
Alan Wheatley
Persian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 16, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 14, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Pascal
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Caesar and Cleopatra
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Gabriel Pascal Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Pascal
George Bernard Shaw
Georges Auric
Jack Cardiff, Robert Krasker, Jack Hildyard, Freddie Young
Frederick Wilson
Gabriel Pascal
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Pascal
Director
George Bernard Shaw
Writer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Oliver Messel
Costume Design
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Pascal
Producer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caesar and Cleopatra
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What is Caesar and Cleopatra about?
At the height of the Roman Civil War, an aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra, whom he teaches how to rule Egypt.
Who directed Caesar and Cleopatra?
Caesar and Cleopatra was directed by Gabriel Pascal.
Who stars in Caesar and Cleopatra?
The principal cast of Caesar and Cleopatra includes Claude Rains, Vivien Leigh, Stewart Granger, Flora Robson, Francis L. Sullivan.
When was Caesar and Cleopatra released and how long is it?
Caesar and Cleopatra was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Caesar and Cleopatra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caesar and Cleopatra was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caesar and Cleopatra?
Caesar and Cleopatra holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).