Antony & Cleopatra (1981): Cast
Antony & Cleopatra is a 1981 historical drama directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Colin Blakely as Antony, Jane Lapotaire and Ian Charleson. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Antony & Cleopatra About?
The premise of Antony & Cleopatra without spoilers.
Octavius Caesar—later Augustus, son of the murdered Julius Caesar—joins Marc Antony and Lepidus to form the triumvirate governing the Roman Empire. Though married to Fulvia, Antony spends his days in Egypt, indulging in decadence and an affair with Queen Cleopatra. While Antony is away, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey’s rising political strength.
Antony & Cleopatra Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- cleopatra
- roman
- tragedy
- ancient rome
- shakespeare's antony and cleopatra
- based on play
- character name in title
Antony & Cleopatra Cast & Characters
Colin Blakely leads the cast as Antony, with Jane Lapotaire as Cleopatra and Ian Charleson as Octavius Caesar. Directed by Jonathan Miller; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Miller
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Colin Blakely as Antony -
Jane Lapotaire as Cleopatra -
Ian Charleson as Octavius Caesar -
Esmond Knight as Lepidus
Also Starring in Antony & Cleopatra
· 29 more- Michael Anthony Messenger
- Howard Goorney Soothsayer
- Donald Sumpter Pompeius
- Jonathan Adams Ventidius
- George Innes Menas
- Simon Chandler Eros
- John Paul Canidius
- Jimmy Gardner Clown
- Emrys James Enobarbus
- David Neal Proculelus
- Lynn Farleigh Octavia
- Janet Key Charmain
- Christopher Ettridge Scarus
- Anthony Pedley Agrippa
- Mohammad Shamsi Mardian
- Frederick Warder Soldier
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- Michael Egan Soldier
- Darien Angadi Alexas
- David Kincaid Cleopatra's Messenger
- George Howe Euphronius
- Alec Sabin Dercetas
- Harry Waters Thidias
- Geoffrey Collins Dolabella
- Iain Rattray Soldier
- Cassie McFarlane Iras
- John Eastham Servant
- Pat Connell Soldier
- Desmond Stokes Menecrates
- Kevin Huckstep Messenger
More from Jonathan Miller
More films directed by Jonathan Miller: Le Nozze di Figaro, Candide, Long Day’s Journey Into Night and Prisoner of Consciousness.
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Antony & Cleopatra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Antony & Cleopatra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Antony & Cleopatra?
Antony & Cleopatra runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Antony & Cleopatra released?
Antony & Cleopatra was released on May 8, 1981.
Who directed Antony & Cleopatra?
Antony & Cleopatra was directed by Jonathan Miller.
More films by Jonathan Miller Who is in the cast of Antony & Cleopatra?
Antony & Cleopatra stars Colin Blakely as Antony, Jane Lapotaire as Cleopatra and Ian Charleson as Octavius Caesar, among 33 credited actors.
Does Antony & Cleopatra have a post-credit scene?
No. Antony & Cleopatra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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