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Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.6/10
Cleopatra
Overview
Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18. Caesar becomes sexually obsessed by the 18 year old queen, beds her, and eventually has a son by her. However, his Roman followers and his wife are not pleased by the union. In fact, as Caesar has only a daughter by his wife, he had picked Octavian as his successor.
This production, originally released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Leonor Varela
Cleopatra
Billy Zane
Marc Antony
Timothy Dalton
Julius Caesar
Rupert Graves
Octavian
John Bowe
Rufio
Owen Teale
Grattius
Sean Pertwee
Marcus Brutus
David Schofield
Casca
Seasons
Miniseries
2 Episodes • Aired 1999-05-23
Made for TV version of the Egyptian Queen and her doomed relationships with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.