Antony & Cleopatra (1981)
Octavius Caesar (later renamed Augustus Caesar, son of the murdered Julius Caesar), Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength.
Director: Jonathan Miller
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 170 min
Release Date: May 8, 1981
Cast
- Colin Blakely - Antony
- Jane Lapotaire - Cleopatra
- Ian Charleson - Octavius Caesar
- Esmond Knight - Lepidus
- George Innes - Menas
- Jonathan Adams - Ventidius
- John Paul - Canidius
- Darien Angadi - Alexas
- Janet Key - Charmain
- Howard Goorney - Soothsayer
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Stephen Oliver
Editing: Howard Dell
Production: Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jonathan Miller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antony & Cleopatra about?
- Octavius Caesar (later renamed Augustus Caesar, son of the murdered Julius Caesar), Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength.
- Who directed Antony & Cleopatra?
- Antony & Cleopatra was directed by Jonathan Miller.
- Who stars in Antony & Cleopatra?
- Antony & Cleopatra stars Colin Blakely, Jane Lapotaire, Ian Charleson, Esmond Knight, George Innes, Jonathan Adams.
- How long is Antony & Cleopatra?
- Antony & Cleopatra has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is Antony & Cleopatra?
- Antony & Cleopatra is a Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Antony & Cleopatra produced?
- Antony & Cleopatra was produced in United Kingdom.