Cinematic Rating
Budget
$44,000,000
Revenue
$57,779,280
Studio
MCL Films S.A., Walwa Films S.A., 20th Century Fox
Directed By
Cleopatra Review
MovieWise Analysis
The Story: Cleopatra (1917) offers a fresh dive into the Drama, History genre. The plot follows a sequence where The story of Cleopatra, the fabulous queen of Egypt, and the epic romances between her and the greatest men of Rome, Julius Caesar and Antony. Only a small fragment of this film survives.
Cinematic Style: The production design and direction elevate the core premise, moving beyond standard genre tropes. Defined by its unique tone?often described as a compelling cinematic journey?the film balances visual spectacle with character-driven moments.
The Experience: The experience is defined by how it handles its central conflict. It doesn't just present a story; it builds an environment where the stakes feel personal and the resolution feels earned.
The Verdict: While many films in the Drama, History space rely on formula, this project takes risks with its storytelling. For fans of the cast, it provides plenty of depth to chew on long after the credits roll.
What Audiences Are Saying
"On Your Knees! On your knees! It's something that Cleopatra her self shouts at a stunned Mark Antony, but it could quite literally have been shouted by many in Hollywood at 20th Century Fox as their gargantuan epic threatened to sink them. The trials and tribulations surrounding the film are s..."
"An excellent example of what you can do when money is no object - except, here, in the writing department where this is simply no substitute for a succinct and creative hand at the typewriter. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton successfully - if a little too theatrically - carry off their portio..."
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