Cleopatra (1963)

1:20 PM to 5:15 PM
Saturday 5 October
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Cleopatra

The famous Queen sets out to consolidate her power after gaining control of the Egyptian kingdom. She seduces Julius Caesar and bears him a son, but the ambitious would-be tyrant is assassinated before she can take her place at his side, paving the way for her love affair with general Mark Antony - and a war for control of the Roman empire. Historical epic, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Martin Landau, Rex Harrison, Hume Cronyn and George Cole

Cleopatra airs on BBC Two HD at 1:20 PM, Saturday 5 October. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
PG
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Epic
Historical ➝ Period Drama
Romance
Elizabeth Taylor
Actor
Richard Burton
Actor
Rex Harrison
Actor