Antony & Cleopatra(1981)
Antony & Cleopatra Synopsis
Octavius Caesar (later renamed Augustus Caesar, son of the murdered Julius Caesar), Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength.
Antony & Cleopatra (1981) is a drama, history, romance and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Miller, released on May 8, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Colin Blakely, Jane Lapotaire, Ian Charleson and Esmond Knight. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Miller
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Jonathan Miller
- Composer:
- Stephen Oliver
- Production:
- Time-Life Television Productions, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Antony & Cleopatra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Blakely
as Antony
Jane Lapotaire
as Cleopatra
Ian Charleson
as Octavius Caesar
Esmond Knight
as Lepidus
George Innes
as Menas
Jonathan Adams
as Ventidius
John Paul
as Canidius
Darien Angadi
as Alexas
- Janet Key
Janet Key
as Charmain
Howard Goorney
as Soothsayer
- Cassie McFarlane
Cassie McFarlane
as Iras
Emrys James
as Enobarbus
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Miller, written by William Shakespeare, produced by Jonathan Miller.
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Antony & Cleopatra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Antony & Cleopatra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Antony & Cleopatra online?
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Antony & Cleopatra (1981) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Antony & Cleopatra?
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The main cast of Antony & Cleopatra (1981) includes Colin Blakely, Jane Lapotaire, Ian Charleson, Esmond Knight and George Innes. The film was directed by Jonathan Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Antony & Cleopatra released?
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Antony & Cleopatra was released on May 8, 1981 and runs for 2h 50m.
Is Antony & Cleopatra worth watching?
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Antony & Cleopatra (1981) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.