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Cleopatra
1963 3h 12m Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cleopatra

★ 7.0 IMDb
Drama Made in Europe History Romance
Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Writers Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Ben Hecht, Ranald MacDougall, Sidney Buchman
Cast Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown
DP Leon Shamroy
Production Designer Herman A. Blumenthal
Music Alex North
Essays and Criticism
On Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Movie Poster of the Week: The Films of Joseph L. Mankiewicz by Adrian Curry, MUBI Notebook
In conversation with other films
Cleopatra and Ana by William Russell, FIPRESCI
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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Picture
Won Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Won Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color
Nominated Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
Nominated Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated Academy Award for Best Sound
Nominated Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color
Nominated Academy Award for Best Original Score
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1949
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1955
5 Fingers
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1952
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