Julius Caesar (1953)
Stars
4
Rating
Not Rated
Author
Joseph L. Mankiewicz; William Shakespeare (Play);
Length
121 min
Director
Joseph Mankiewicz
Synopsis
"Based on William Shakespeare's classic play, this historical drama won numerous international honors, including Best Actor BAFTAs for Marlon Brando and John Gielgud and a Best Art Direction Oscar. When Brutus (James Mason), Cassius (Gielgud) and a band of rogue Roman officials murder Julius Caesar (Louis Calhern), they're driven out of Rome. But they vow to return and fight Marc Antony (Brando) -- who proves his loyalty to the bitter end." [Netflix]
"The film received highly favorable reviews. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times called it "a stirring and memorable film," while Variety wrote: "A triumphant achievement in film-making, it will be rated one of the great pictures of Hollywood." Harrison's Reports raved, "Excellent! Sumptuously produced, expertly directed and brilliantly acted, 'Julius Caesar' is an artistic triumph that ranks with the best of the Shakespearean plays that have been put on film." [Wikipedia]
"The film received highly favorable reviews. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times called it "a stirring and memorable film," while Variety wrote: "A triumphant achievement in film-making, it will be rated one of the great pictures of Hollywood." Harrison's Reports raved, "Excellent! Sumptuously produced, expertly directed and brilliantly acted, 'Julius Caesar' is an artistic triumph that ranks with the best of the Shakespearean plays that have been put on film." [Wikipedia]
Genre
Historical
Released
1953
Location
Roman
Netflix
No
This movie is linked to the following periods
PeriodMinor
Begin
End
Category
Julius Caesar dictator of Rome
-49
-44
Roman Republic
First Roman Civil War
-49
-47
Wars
Second Roman Civil War
-33
-31
Wars
Pax Romana (Roman Peace)
-27
180
Roman Empire
William Shakespeare
1564
1616
People (Arts)