Titus Andronicus (1985)
Having subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor's two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are competing for their father's title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora's eldest son to the Gods; having the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor.
Director: Jane Howell
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 167 min
Release Date: April 25, 1985
Cast
- Trevor Peacock - Titus Andronicus
- Eileen Atkins - Queen Tamora
- Anna Calder-Marshall - Lavinia
- Brian Protheroe - Saturninus
- Edward Hardwicke - Marcus
- Gavin Richards - Lucius
- Hugh Quarshie - Aaron
- Neil McCaul - Demetrius
- Michael Crompton - Chiron
- Nicholas Gecks - Bassianus
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: Dudley Simpson
Editing: Ron Bowman
Production: BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, pie
More Films by Director: Jane Howell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Titus Andronicus about?
- Having subdued the Goths, warrior Titus Andronicus returns to Rome to bury his sons, with Gothic Queen Tamora and her retinue as captives. The newly-dead Roman Emperor's two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, are competing for their father's title. According to Roman custom, Titus sacrifices Tamora's eldest son to the Gods; having the deciding vote, he also chooses Saturninus as Emperor.
- Who directed Titus Andronicus?
- Titus Andronicus was directed by Jane Howell.
- Who stars in Titus Andronicus?
- Titus Andronicus stars Trevor Peacock, Eileen Atkins, Anna Calder-Marshall, Brian Protheroe, Edward Hardwicke, Gavin Richards.
- How long is Titus Andronicus?
- Titus Andronicus has a runtime of 2h 47m (167 minutes).
- What genre is Titus Andronicus?
- Titus Andronicus is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Titus Andronicus produced?
- Titus Andronicus was produced in United Kingdom.