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1953 · 121 min · NR

Julius Caesar

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Drama, History

Julius Caesar (1953) is a Drama film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz set in Rome during ancient times. It runs 121 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of power & corruption and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography
Joseph Ruttenberg
Cast
Marlon BrandoJames MasonJohn GielgudLouis CalhernEdmond O'BrienGreer GarsonDeborah KerrGeorge Macready

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Historical Fiction

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