MGM's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but both have sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Julius Caesar (1953) is a drama and history film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, released on June 4, 1953 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud and Louis Calhern. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 242 ratings.
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Marlon Brando
as Mark Antony
James Mason
as Brutus
John Gielgud
as Cassius
Louis Calhern
as Julius Caesar
Edmond O'Brien
as Casca
Greer Garson
as Calpurnia
Deborah Kerr
as Portia
George Macready
as Marullus
Michael Pate
as Flavius
Richard Hale
as A Soothsayer
Alan Napier
as Cicero
John Hoyt
as Decius Brutus
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, written by William Shakespeare and Joseph L. Mankiewicz, produced by John Houseman.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 242 ratings.
Having finally beaten Pompey's armies, Caesar (Louis Calhern) has returned to Rome to the acclaim of it's population. A fourth term as consul and the title of dictator for life suit his ambitions but they cause alarm amongst those who feel this is the first step to absolutism. First amongst those suspicious characters is Cassius (John Gielgud) and together with Brutus (James Mason) and Casca (Edmund O'Brien)…
Reviewed on April 15, 2024
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The main cast of Julius Caesar (1953) includes Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern and Edmond O'Brien. The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Julius Caesar was released on June 4, 1953 and runs for 2h 1m.
Julius Caesar (1953) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 242 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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