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Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
The epic historical drama chronicles the life of Cleopatra, the young Queen of Egypt, as she navigates political intrigue and tumultuous relationships with two of Rome's most powerful leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her ambition to protect her kingdom and secure her dynasty leads her into alliances and love affairs that ultimately shape the fate of both Egypt and the Roman Republic.
Cleopatra was a box-office sensation and a critical and popular phenomenon, although its exorbitant production costs made it a financial disaster for 20th Century Fox. While some critics praised its lavish spectacle, performances, and epic scope, others found its length and narrative pacing to be excessive. Despite initial mixed reviews, it has since been recognized for its ambitious scale and iconic performances.
Praised for its stunning visuals and grand scale.
Elizabeth Taylor's performance as Cleopatra is considered iconic.
Criticized for its excessive length and uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film's spectacular production values, historical ambition, and the captivating performances of its lead actors. Many find it to be a visually rich and engaging cinematic experience, though some note its considerable runtime.
Won 4 Academy Awards (including Best Art Direction, Cinematography, Special Visual Effects, Costume Design) and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor (Rex Harrison).
The film's original production budget was $7 million, but due to extensive reshoots, set construction, and costume design, it ballooned to an astonishing $44 million, making it the most expensive film ever made at that time.
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An excellent example of what you can do when money is no object - except, here, in the writing department where this is simply no substitute for a succinct and creative hand at the typewriter. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton successfull...
On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have been shouted by many in Hollywood at 20th Century Fox as their gargantuan epic threatened to sink the...
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