Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz's epic about the Egyptian queen and her Roman lovers remains as the most expensive film of all times. The rise and fall of Cleopatra is chronicled along with her love affairs with emperor Julius Caesar and warrior Mark Antony. The original vision of Mankiewicz may have been lost forever and what remains is an overlong film with some spectacular production values and fine actors chewing through the scenery. Elizabeth Taylor stars with Richard Burton and Rex Harrison whose performances are lost in the epic production. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Cleopatra
Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz's epic about the Egyptian queen and her Roman lovers remains as the most expensive film of all times. The rise and fall of Cleopatra is chronicled along with her love affairs with emperor Julius Caesar and warrior Mark Antony. The original vision of Mankiewicz may have been lost forever and what remains is an overlong film with some spectacular production values and fine actors chewing through the scenery. Elizabeth Taylor stars with Richard Burton and Rex Harrison whose performances are lost in the epic production. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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