Antony and Cleopatra
“Eternity Was in Our Lips and Eyes.”
Synopsis
Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.
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Antony and Cleopatra Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-20
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Marc Antony
Hildegard Neil
Cleopatra
Eric Porter
Enobarbus
John Castle
Octavius Caesar
Fernando Rey
Lepidus
Juan Luis Galiardo
Alexis
Carmen Sevilla
Octavia
Freddie Jones
Pompey
Peter Arne
Menas
Luis Barboo
Varrius
Fernando Bilbao
Menecrates
Warren Clarke
Scarus
Roger Delgado
Soothsayer
Julian Glover
Proculeius
Sancho Gracia
Canidius
Garrick Hagon
Eros
John Hallam
Thidias
Jane Lapotaire
Charmian
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlton Heston
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlton Heston
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Folio Films, The Rank Organisation, Transac, Ízaro Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston, William Shakespeare
John Scott
Rafael Pacheco
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Charlton Heston
Director
Wendy Dickson
Costume Design
Charlton Heston
Screenplay
Peter Snell
Producer
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Rafael Pacheco
Director of Photography
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antony and Cleopatra
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What is Antony and Cleopatra about?
Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.
Who directed Antony and Cleopatra?
Antony and Cleopatra was directed by Charlton Heston.
Who stars in Antony and Cleopatra?
The principal cast of Antony and Cleopatra includes Charlton Heston, Hildegard Neil, Eric Porter, John Castle, Fernando Rey.
When was Antony and Cleopatra released and how long is it?
Antony and Cleopatra was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Antony and Cleopatra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antony and Cleopatra was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Antony and Cleopatra?
Antony and Cleopatra holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).