The Epic That Never Was
Originally released in 1969. The Epic That Never Was is a documentary film. directed by Bill Duncalf. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Laughton, Robert Graves, and Josef von Sternberg
Synopsis
The story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Laughton
as Tiberius Claudius (archive footage)
Robert Graves
as Interviewee [original author]
Josef von Sternberg
as Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive footage)
Merle Oberon
as Interviewee / Messalina (archive footage)
Flora Robson
as Interviewee / Livia (archive footage)
Emlyn Williams
as Interviewee / Caligula (archive footage)
Eileen Corbett
as Interviewee [script girl]
John Armstrong
as Interviewee [costume designer]
Dirk Bogarde
as Narrator
John Abbott
as Himself – Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Epic That Never Was about?
The story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
Who directed The Epic That Never Was?
The Epic That Never Was was directed by Bill Duncalf.
How long is The Epic That Never Was?
The Epic That Never Was has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Epic That Never Was released?
The Epic That Never Was was released on September 19, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Epic That Never Was?
The main cast of The Epic That Never Was includes Charles Laughton, Robert Graves, Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon, Flora Robson.