Antony and Cleopatra (1972)

5.7/10 • 138 min • Drama History

Overview

Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Hildegard Neil

Eric Porter

John Castle

Octavius Caesar

Fernando Rey

Juan Luis Galiardo

Carmen Sevilla

Freddie Jones

Peter Arne

Luis Barboo

Fernando Bilbao

Warren Clarke

Roger Delgado

Julian Glover

Sancho Gracia

Garrick Hagon

John Hallam

Jane Lapotaire

Joe Melia

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