Cleopatra
Series Overview
Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18. Caesar becomes sexually obsessed by the 18 year old queen, beds her, and eventually has a son by her. However, his Roman followers and his wife are not pleased by the union. In fact, as Caesar has only a daughter by his wife, he had picked Octavian as his successor.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
44–88 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Sun, May 23, 1999
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
After the death of Julius Caesar, Cleopatra needed a new political ally in Rome. With her life, her son's life, and the fate of Egypt hanging in the balance, she set her sights on the new co-ruler of the Roman Empire: Mark Antony. Their romance would become the ancient world's greatest love story and darkest tragedy. See how their relationship grew from a calculated political move to a passionate affair before devolving into a catastrophic tale of betrayal, murder, and suicide.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Leonor Varela
Cleopatra
Billy Zane
Marc Antony
Timothy Dalton
Julius Caesar
Rupert Graves
Octavian
John Bowe
Rufio
Owen Teale
Grattius
Sean Pertwee
Marcus Brutus
David Schofield
Casca
Ralph Brown
Guevarius
James Cosmo
Agrippa
Nadim Sawalha
Mardian
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Octavia
Ace Bhatti
Sceptical Citizen
Richard Armitage
Epiphanes
Art Malik
Olympos
Caroline Langrishe
Calpurnia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam
Stephen Harrigan, Margaret George
Trevor Jones
David Connell
Peter Coulson
Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr., Dyson Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Franc Roddam
Director
Margaret George
Writer
Stephen Harrigan
Screenplay
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Martin Hitchcock
Production Design
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Peter Coulson
Editor
David Connell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleopatra
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What is Cleopatra about?
Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18. Caesar becomes sexually obsessed by the 18 year old queen, beds her, and eventually has a son by her. However, his Roman followers and his wife are not pleased by the union. In fact, as Caesar has only a daughter by his wife, he had picked Octavian as his successor.
How many seasons does Cleopatra have?
Cleopatra comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Cleopatra?
Key cast members in Cleopatra include Leonor Varela, Billy Zane, Timothy Dalton, Rupert Graves, John Bowe.
Who created or directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was developed and directed by Franc Roddam.