Caesar and Cleopatra

"The most lavish picture ever on the screen!"

Sep 6 1946 Approved 2h 18m
Biography, Comedy, Drama

The aging Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen. Adapted by George Bernard Shaw from his own play.

Plot

Cleopatra (Vivien Leigh) hasn't been on the throne of the Pharaohs of Egypt very long when Julius Caesar (Claude Rains) pays a visit. Caesar finds the prospect of romance more tempting than he expected, since Cleopatra is a rare woman who is bright as well as beautiful. And for Cleopatra, a friendly relationship with the most powerful man in the world may pay dividends in the future.

Written by

George Bernard Shaw

Directed by

Gabriel Pascal

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Gabriel Pascal Productions, Independent Producers

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,252
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA