Cleopatra (1963) | |
| Director(s) | Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Rouben Mamoulian (uncredited), Darryl F. Zanuck (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Walter Wanger, Peter Levathes (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Biographical, Drama, Historical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Romance (Drama) |
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Cleopatra Overview:
Cleopatra (1963) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Darryl F. Zanuck and produced by Walter Wanger and Peter Levathes.
SYNOPSIS
A long, sprawling, and spectacular love story depicting Cleopatra's manipulation of Caesar and Marc Antony in her ill-fated attempt to save the Egyptian Empire. Film was cut from 243 minutes to 222 at the time of its release. The most expensive film of its time, due largely to overruns caused by Taylor and Burton's tempestuous relationship on and offscreen. Launched in the tabloids. It survived multiple starts and stops, and the near-bankruptcy of Fox, to become big box office.
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Academy Awards 1963 --- Ceremony Number 36 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Cinematography | Victor Milner | Won |
| Best Film Editing | Anne Bauchens | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Paramount | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Rex Harrison | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: John DeCuir, Jack Martin Smith, Hilyard Brown, Herman Blumenthal, Elven Webb, Mauric | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Irene Sharaff, Vittorio Nino Novarese, Renie | Won |
| Best Film Editing | Dorothy Spencer | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Alex North | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Walter Wanger, Producer | Nominated |
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Cleopatra (1963)
By Beatrice on Dec 21, 2017 From Flickers in TimeCleopatra Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Ranald MacDougall, and Sidney Buchman based on ancient histories and a book “The Life and Times of Cleopatra” by Carlo Maria Franzero 1963/Switzerland/UK/USA Twentieth Century Fox/MCL Films S.A./Walwa Films S.... Read full article
C?sar e Cle?patra (1945)
By L? on Nov 2, 2015 From Critica RetroC?sar e Cle?patra (1945) Voc? deve saber que Elizabeth Taylor foi a primeira atriz de cinema a receber um milh?o de d?lares por um ?nico filme: “Cle?patra”, em 1963. Antes dela, outras atrizes j? haviam interpretado a mais famosa rainha do Egito, entre elas Theda Bara, Claudette C... Read full article
Celebrate Cleopatra!
By Jill Blake on Jun 13, 2013 From Sittin' on a Backyard FenceHere at The Fence, we will be giving away 2 copies of the newly restored Cleopatra 50th Anniversary release, courtesy of Fox. To enter, please send an email to sittinonabackyardfence@gmail.com. In the subject, “Cleopatra giveaway.” Please include your name, email, and website (if applica... Read full article
Win a Copy of Cleopatra 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray
By Brandy Dean on May 31, 2013 From Pretty Clever FilmsThe iconic historical epic Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and and Richard Burton, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, Cleopatra has been restored and released on Blu-ray for the first time in a 2-disc package that features a full-color book with rare images a... Read full article
Win a Copy of Cleopatra on Blu-ray!
on May 30, 2013 From Journeys in Classic FilmI mentioned it on Twitter a? few days ago, but the fantastic folks at Cinemark have sent me a few Cleopatra Blu-rays to offer to you lovely people.? I have THREE Blu-rays to give away and here’s what you need to enter: HOW TO ENTER: Since these are awesome, I’m going to have to enforce t... Read full article
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Quotes from
Julius Caesar: Ah, yes. I seem to recall some mention of an obsession you have about your divinity... Isis, isn't it?
Cleopatra: I shall have to insist that you mind what you say. I AM Isis. I am worshipped by millions who believe it. You are not to confuse what I am with the so-called divine origin which every Roman general seems to acquire together with his shield. It was, uh, Venus you chose to be descended from, wasn't it?
Octavian: Is that how one says it? As simply as that. "Mark Antony is dead. Lord Antony is dead." "The soup is hot; the soup is cold." "Mark Antony is living; Mark Antony is dead." Shake with terror when such words pass your lips, for fear they be untrue and Antony'd cut out your tounge for the lie! And if true, for your lifetime boast that you were honored to speak his name even in death. Dying, of such a man, must be shouted, screamed! It must dare go back from the corners of the universe. "Antony is dead! Mark Antony of Rome lives no more!"
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Facts about
Adjusting for inflation, this is one of the most expensive movies ever made. Its budget of $44 million is equivalent to 297 million 2007 dollars.
Taylor's illness prevented her from working again in England's weather for several months. Therefore the production moved to Rome. The sets and the footage already shot were scrapped. (See also Carry on Cleo).
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