Caesar and Cleopatra
Seen it?1945 | 138 min | Drama, History, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Henry V or Ben-Hur, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriel Pascal
- Claude RainsJulius Caesar
- Vivien LeighCleopatra
- Stewart GrangerApollodorus
- Flora RobsonFtatateeta
- Francis L. SullivanPothinus
- Basil SydneyRufio
- Cecil ParkerBritannus
- Raymond LovellLucius Septimus
- Anthony EustrelAchillas
- Ernest ThesigerTheodotus