Cleopatra—classic
epic—works for its watch and does not disappoint. The grandiose stage
settings, scenery, and massive display of movie extras remind audiences of
what epics were like 60 years ago. It is worth watching just for that, but it
follows through with a terrific historical story of high-level political
intrigue and how that drives relationships between leaders of nations. It surprisingly
becomes an educational watch that delves into the intrigue behind the Ides of
March, the ‘Et tu Brutus’ meme, and the dangers of moving against the
understanding of the masses as they are manipulated. lt shows how
land-trained military perform when asked to fight on water. The movie has an
intermission after Rex Harrison’s scenes and although he seems suitable for this film, the second half of the movie has deeper feelings
between Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. WOW! What an interesting film to
see! Know this film is over 4 hours in length. It serves as a great addition
to the home video library.
Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images
Storyline
An
Egyptian Queen plots to increase her power through strategic manipulation of
Roman leaders.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Joseph Mankiewicz for
directing effort. Thank you to Producer Walter Wanger for making the film
possible. Cast includes Hume Cronyn, Cesare Danova, Kenneth Haigh, and Roddy
McDowall
Buy a
ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. Watch
for the interesting casting of a young Roddy McDowall (Planet of the Apes
(1968)). The movie works at the grandiose level and well emphasizes the power
of emperors and their military.
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