Cleopatra (1963)

Product Details: Cleopatra (1963)

Edition:

DVD 2-Disc Set. See other editions

MPAA Rating:

G

Release Date:

02/07/2006

UPC:

024543224518

Directed by:

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Featuring:

Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison. See all cast

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Synopsis: Cleopatra (1963)

Synopis: This epic, spectacular love story of Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Marc Antony has dazzled audiences with its elaborate sets, daring costumes, and thrilling sea battle since its release, but these can't compare with Elizabeth Taylor as the mesmerizing Cleopatra, struggling to save her Egyptian empire. When this film was released, it was known as much for its opulent filmmaking as it was for its huge budget overruns--it took two years to film because of Taylor's various ailments and a major script rewrite by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, moving the shooting studio from England to Italy, and replacing the original director and the actors to play the Roman leaders--as well as the very public and tempestuous offscreen affair between costars Taylor and Richard Burton, who duplicated their romance on the silver screen as the doomed Cleopatra and her true love, Marc Antony. Despite all the hubbub surrounding the film, audiences realized that its spectacular story could not be denied, and it has remained a classic ever since. The triple-star power of Taylor, Burton, and Rex Harrison (playing Julius Caesar) radiates throughout this lengthy production, and Mankiewicz, a consummate magician at depicting the shadings of human emotion, directed this threesome in one of the most famous and gloriously powerful love triangles ever to be captured on film.

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Features: Cleopatra (1963)

Features: DVD Features:

2-Disc Set
Audio:
(unspecified) - English

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Awards: Cleopatra (1963)

Academy Awards

 

Best Cinematography:

Leon Shamroy

Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color)

 

Best Costume Design (Color)

 

Best Special Visual Effects

 

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User Reviews: Cleopatra

1. brilliant release

   , May 13, 2001
   Reviewer: Alec B - See all Alec B's reviews

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   This digitally remastered release is visually stunning! Colors are vibrant, brightness and contrast are exemplary and the sound is great for a 1963 film... as close to perfection as can be achieved for a Hollywood classic. I only wish that 20th Century Fox would invest the time and resources to release the 6 hour original version that Joe Mankiewicz produced. A wonderfully entertaining story. Taylor is
   absolutely stunning and Randy McDowall performance as Octavian is wonderful. The extra disc with a "making of" documentary is a great addition. $20 spent is a incredible bargain for 4 hours of classic entertainment. Recommended highly! ...

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2. superb film

   , October 25, 2000
   Reviewer: rinjiro - See all rinjiro's reviews

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   and a reminder of what an extraordinary actor Rex Harrison was. This is a gem of a film for the cast, the fantastic costumes, the action, and the scenery. Some liberties are taken with History, but this is Hollywood. Well worth seeing every few years

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