Cleopatra (1999): Cast
Cleopatra is a 1999 drama directed by Franc Roddam, starring Leonor Varela as Cleopatra, Timothy Dalton and Rupert Graves. It is partly based on The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George. It runs 5 hours 56 minutes.
- Runtime
- 5h 56m (356 min)
- Director
- Franc Roddam
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cleopatra About?
The premise of Cleopatra without spoilers, adapted from The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George.
Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian queen born in 69 B.C., is depicted as being brought to Julius Caesar when she is eighteen. Caesar becomes infatuated, takes her as a lover and fathers a son with her. Their union displeases his Roman followers and his wife, especially since Caesar, who has only a daughter with his wife, has named Octavian as his successor.
Cleopatra Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as series title
- cleopatra character
- julius caesar character
- marc antony character
- cassius character
- casca character
- brutus character
- roman empire
- ptolemaic dynasty
- ancient history
- title co written by female
- prologue
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- chariot battle
- historical fiction
- political biopic
- costume drama
- sword and sandal history
- tragic romance
- epic romance
- ptolemy character
- nubian slave
- roman army
- roman senator
- alexandria egypt
- queen of egypt
- roman general
- mother son relationship
- poisonous snake
- asp
- horseback riding
- defeat
- assassination
- suicide
- egyptian
- 1st century b.c.
- female rear nudity
- bare chested male
- death of protagonist
- death of hero
- death of title character
- war violence
- warrior
- passionate kiss
- disarming someone
- stabbed with a spear
- stabbed with a sword
- shot with a bow and arrow
- sea battle
- capture
- battle axe
Cleopatra Cast & Characters
Leonor Varela leads the cast as Cleopatra, with Timothy Dalton as Julius Caesar and Rupert Graves as Octavian. Directed by Franc Roddam; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franc Roddam
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Leonor Varela as Cleopatra -
Timothy Dalton as Julius Caesar -
Rupert Graves as Octavian -
Billy Zane as Marc Antony
Also Starring in Cleopatra
· 11 more- James Cosmo Agrippa
- Ralph Brown Guevarius
- Richard Armitage Epiphanes
- David Schofield Casca
- Sean Pertwee Marcus Brutus
- Art Malik Olympos
- Nadim Sawalha Mardian
- Owen Teale Grattius
- Ace Bhatti Sceptical Citizen
- John Bowe Rufio
- Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Octavia
More from Franc Roddam
More films directed by Franc Roddam, best-rated first: The Bride, Quadrophenia (re-release), K2 and War Party.
Cleopatra Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Клеопатра” and “Kleopátra”.
- Also known as
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- Клеопатра
- Kleopátra
- Kleopatra
- Cléopâtre
- Cleópatra
- 新埃及艳后
- 클레오파트라
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Cleopatra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Cleopatra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cleopatra?
Cleopatra runs 5 hours 56 minutes (356 minutes).
Who directed Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was directed by Franc Roddam.
More films by Franc Roddam Who is in the cast of Cleopatra?
Cleopatra stars Leonor Varela as Cleopatra, Timothy Dalton as Julius Caesar and Rupert Graves as Octavian, among 15 credited actors.
Is Cleopatra based on a book?
Yes. Cleopatra is partly adapted from The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George.
Does Cleopatra have a post-credit scene?
No. Cleopatra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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