Cleopatra
Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Critics Sentiment
Cleopatra arrives in Rome in lavish procession
Antony and Cleopatra reconcile their love affair
The film peaks with Cleopatra's spectacular entrance into Rome then gradually declines through the melodramatic Antony romance before recovering for the tragic finale.
Critics consistently praised the film's spectacular production values and Rex Harrison's commanding Caesar performance in the first half. The second half suffered from Burton's less compelling Antony and excessive romantic melodrama, though it recovered with strong tragic moments. Despite extensive cuts and pacing issues, reviewers recognized it as a visually stunning epic that showcased Hollywood craftsmanship at its peak.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Cleopatra
Richard Burton
Marcus Antonius
Rex Harrison
Julius Caesar
Pamela Brown
High Priestess
George Cole
Flavius
Hume Cronyn
Sosigenes
Cesare Danova
Apollodorus
Kenneth Haigh
Brutus
Andrew Keir
Agrippa
Martin Landau
Rufio
Roddy McDowall
Octavian - Caesar Augustus
Robert Stephens
Germanicus
Francesca Annis
Eiras
Grégoire Aslan
Pothinus
Martin Benson
Ramos
John Doucette
Achillas
Michael Hordern
Cicero
John Hoyt
Cassius
Carroll O'Connor
Casca
Andrew Faulds
Canidius
Crew
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