Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) | |
| Director(s) | Gabriel Pascal |
| Producer(s) | Gabriel Pascal, J. Arthur Rank (executive) |
| Top Genres | Biographical, Comedy, Drama, Epic, Film Adaptation, Historical |
| Top Topics | Ancient World, Based on Play, Exotic Lands, Period Piece, Royalty |
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Caesar and Cleopatra Overview:
Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) was a Biographical - Comedy Film directed by Gabriel Pascal and produced by Gabriel Pascal and J. Arthur Rank.
Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | John Bryan | Nominated |
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Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
By Angela on Jul 10, 2011 From Hollywood RevueWhen Julius Caesar (Claude Rains) comes to visit Alexandria, one of the first things he does is see the Sphinx.? While basking in the Sphinx’s glory, he meets a strange, silly young girl who urges him to hide before the Romans find and eat him.? After talking to this girl for a few minutes, he... Read full article
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Quotes from
Julius Caesar:
Go, Ptolemy. Always take a throne when it is offered to you.
Julius Caesar: And so to the end of history, murder shall breed murder, always in the name of right, and justice, and peace, until the gods create a race of men that can understand.
Julius Caesar: Is it sweet or bitter to be a queen?
Cleopatra: Bitter.
Julius Caesar: Cast out fear, and you will conquer Caeser.
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Julius Caesar: And so to the end of history, murder shall breed murder, always in the name of right, and justice, and peace, until the gods create a race of men that can understand.
Julius Caesar: Is it sweet or bitter to be a queen?
Cleopatra: Bitter.
Julius Caesar: Cast out fear, and you will conquer Caeser.
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Facts about
During filming, Vivien Leigh had a miscarriage which delayed production for 5 weeks.
The role of Caesar was originally offered to John Gielgud, who turned it down because he detested Gabriel Pascal.
First shown on television the same week as a live TV broadcast of "Caesar and Cleopatra", which was telecast as part of the NBC anthology "Producers Showcase".
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The role of Caesar was originally offered to John Gielgud, who turned it down because he detested Gabriel Pascal.
First shown on television the same week as a live TV broadcast of "Caesar and Cleopatra", which was telecast as part of the NBC anthology "Producers Showcase".
read more facts about Caesar and Cleopatra...
