Antony and Cleopatra

1972 2h 18m ★5.7

Drama History

Antony and Cleopatra

“Eternity Was in Our Lips and Eyes.”

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.

Release Date March 18, 1972

Runtime 2h 18m

Country Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Language English

Director Charlton Heston

Category Drama, History

Rating 5.7 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1972