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Cleopatra

Name: Cleopatra
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1917-10-14
Cast: Theda Bara, Fritz Leiber, Thurston Hall, Alan Roscoe, Herschel Mayall

1917 | 125 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Aimed squarely at anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages or Belfast should feel right at home.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by J. Gordon Edwards

Theda BaraCleopatra
Fritz LeiberCaesar
Thurston HallAntony
Alan RoscoePharon (as Albert Roscoe)
Herschel MayallVentidius
Dorothy DrakeCharmian
Delle DuncanIras
Henri De VriesOctavius Caesar
Art AcordKephren
Hector SarnoMessenger