Antony & Cleopatra
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Antony & Cleopatra
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Antony & Cleopatra
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Originally produced by Ambrose Video in 1984
Runtime
170
Summary
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman Empire, commands the eastern Mediterranean. Despite his infatuation with Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, he has to return to Rome. As his felllow ruler Octavius schemes, Mark Antony rejoins Cleopatra and, driven by blind passion, they confront the mighty empire
Technique
live action
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Outgoing Resources
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- Genre2
- Subject7
- Content1
- Actor6
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