Serpent of the Nile (1953): Cast & Plot
Serpent of the Nile is a 1953 historical adventure film directed by William Castle, starring Raymond Burr as Mark Antony, Rhonda Fleming and William Lundigan. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- William Castle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Serpent of the Nile About?
The premise of Serpent of the Nile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Her Passion Ruled Rome! Cleopatra toys with Mark Antony who wants to merge his Rome with her Egypt.
Serpent of the Nile Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1st century b.c.
- year 44 b.c.
- assassination
- roman empire
- roman republic
- triumvirate
- octavius caesar character
- roman army
- roman legion
- roman ship
- roman soldier
- egypt
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- murder
- poison
- poisonous snake
- palace
- gift
- lavish party
- feast
- dance
- seduction
- house arrest
- betrayal
- drinking wine
- oblivion
- roman senate
- catapult
- ambition
- military alliance
- chariot
- gladiator fight
- gold
- loyalty
- escape
- egyptian soldier
- mediterranean sea
- slave
- servant
- suicide
- battle
- conquest
- sword fight
- friendship
- attempted murder
- fortress siege
- battering ram
- fortress gate
- roman politician
- beguiled
- manipulation
Serpent of the Nile Cast & Characters
Raymond Burr leads the cast as Mark Antony, with Rhonda Fleming as Cleopatra and William Lundigan as Lucilius. Directed by William Castle; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Castle
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Raymond Burr as Mark Antony -
Rhonda Fleming as Cleopatra - William Lundigan as Lucilius
- Michael Fox as Octavius
Also Starring in Serpent of the Nile
· 9 more- Julie Newmar The Gilded Girl (as Julie Newmeyer)
- John Crawford Captain Domitius
- Michael Ansara Captain Florus
- Robert Griffin Brutus
- Ted Hecht Serapian
- Jean Byron Charmian
- Jane Easton Cytheris
- Frederic Berest Marculius
- Conrad Wolfe Elderly Assassin
More from William Castle
More films directed by William Castle, best-rated first: 13 Ghosts, The Busy Body, I Saw What You Did and The Night Walker.
Serpent of the Nile Plot Summary
What happens in Serpent of the Nile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in 44 BC, just after Julius Caesar’s assassination, and traces Rhonda Fleming as Cleopatra and Raymond Burr as Mark Antony from that moment to their mutual suicides in 30 BC. The world they inhabit is one of opulent feasts and lavish pageantry, yet the vast population of Egypt remains hungry and vulnerable. Cleopatra’s ambition is laid bare: she seeks to bind Antony to her desire to become queen of Rome and to install Caesar’s son as the eventual ruler of the empire, turning political power into personal triumph.
Full summary
The whole story of Serpent of the Nile, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Serpent of the Nile?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Cleopatra in the film?
Serpent of the Nile Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Gli amori di Cleopatra” and “Le Serpent du Nil”.
- Also known as
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- Gli amori di Cleopatra
- Le Serpent du Nil
- A Serpente do Nilo
- Die Schlange vom Nil
- La serpiente del Nilo
- La serp del Nil
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Movies Like Serpent of the Nile
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Legions of the Nile, Cleopatra and A Queen for Caesar.
Serpent of the Nile FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Serpent of the Nile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Serpent of the Nile?
Serpent of the Nile runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Serpent of the Nile released?
Serpent of the Nile was released on May 8, 1953.
Who directed Serpent of the Nile?
Serpent of the Nile was directed by William Castle.
More films by William Castle Who is in the cast of Serpent of the Nile?
Serpent of the Nile stars Raymond Burr as Mark Antony, Rhonda Fleming as Cleopatra and William Lundigan as Lucilius, among 13 credited actors.
Does Serpent of the Nile have a post-credit scene?
No. Serpent of the Nile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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