Antony and Cleopatra
Originally released in 1972. Antony and Cleopatra is a drama/history film. directed by Charlton Heston. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Hildegard Neil, and Eric Porter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Folio Films
- The Rank Organisation
- Transac
- Ízaro Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antony and Cleopatra about?
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...
Who directed Antony and Cleopatra?
Antony and Cleopatra was directed by Charlton Heston.
How long is Antony and Cleopatra?
Antony and Cleopatra has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Antony and Cleopatra released?
Antony and Cleopatra was released on March 18, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Antony and Cleopatra?
The main cast of Antony and Cleopatra includes Charlton Heston, Hildegard Neil, Eric Porter, John Castle, Fernando Rey.