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1963 · 251 min · G

Cleopatra

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Drama, History, Romance

Cleopatra (1963) is a Drama film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz set in Alexandria and Rome during ancient times. It runs 251 minutes and is rated G.

A biopic, with a romantic and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, love & longing, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Alex North
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Cast
Elizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonRex HarrisonPamela BrownGeorge ColeHume CronynCesare DanovaKenneth Haigh

The world of this film

Setting

Where
AlexandriaRome
Setting
Urban
When
Ancient

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Power & CorruptionLove & LongingGreed & Ambition
Tone
RomanticTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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