description Cleopatra Overview
Cleopatra is a 1963 historical drama based on Carlo Maria Franzero’s biography and classical histories. The film depicts Queen Cleopatra VII's efforts to maintain Egyptian independence against Roman expansion, featuring Elizabeth Taylor as the titular character alongside Richard Burton and Rex Harrison. It was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and adapted from multiple ancient sources.
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info Cleopatra Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1963 |
help Cleopatra FAQ
How long is the 1963 Cleopatra movie?
The 20th Century Studios release lists Cleopatra at 4 hours and 10 minutes. Its length reflects an epic story covering Cleopatra’s alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and the fall of Egypt to Rome.
Who stars in Cleopatra alongside Elizabeth Taylor?
Elizabeth Taylor plays Cleopatra VII, Richard Burton plays Mark Antony, and Rex Harrison plays Julius Caesar. Joseph L. Mankiewicz directed the film for 20th Century Fox.
What historical events does Cleopatra depict?
The film follows Cleopatra’s political relationship with Caesar, her alliance with Antony, and the conflict that culminates at the Battle of Actium. It is a dramatization of ancient history rather than a documentary reconstruction.
What is Cleopatra based on?
The screenplay draws on Carlo Maria Franzero’s biography The Life and Times of Cleopatra as well as classical histories by Plutarch, Suetonius, and Appian. The 1963 production won four Academy Awards, including awards for cinematography and visual effects.
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