Movie Description

Antony and Cleopatra

(1972)

Overview

Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.

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Facts

Original TitleAntony and Cleopatra

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1972-03-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 18m

Budget₹ 1600000

Production CompaniesFolio Films,The Rank Organisation,Transac,Ízaro Films

Genres

  • Drama
  • History