Caesar and Cleopatra (2008) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
George Bernard Shaw adapted his own play for the screen in this blithe film version of the romance between Caesar (Claude Rains) and Cleopatra (Vivien Leigh). Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra are merely Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle cast back into ancient times with Caesar doting with admiration and burgeoning love upon Cleopatra and expostulating, "You have been growing up since the Sphinx introduced us the other night." The story is a simple one concerning Caesar instructing Cleopatra on how to act like a queen. But Cleopatra is left cold by Caesar and his blatherings. - Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
12/15/2008
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
135 min.
Distributor(s):
Eagle Films, Lion
Production Co.:
United Artists
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Star-Crossed Lovers, Crowned Heads
Tone:
Cerebral, Literate, Talky, Witty
Keywords:
Egyptian [nationality], Roman-Empire, control, dictator, queen [royalty], war
Time Period:
45 BC
Status:
