Cleopatra

"The love affair that shook the world!"

Oct 5 1934 Approved 1h 40m
Biography, Drama, History

The queen of Egypt barges the Nile and flirts with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar.

Plot

In 48 BC, Cleopatra, facing palace revolt in her kingdom of Egypt, welcomes the arrival of Julius Caesar as a way of solidifying her power under Rome. When Caesar, whom she has led astray, is killed, she transfers her affections to Marc Antony and dazzles him on a barge full of Cecil B. DeMillean splendor. But the trick may not work a third time.

Written by

Waldemar Young, Vincent Lawrence, Bartlett Cormack

Directed by

Cecil B. DeMille

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
4,855
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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