Antony & Cleopatra ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Antony & Cleopatra )

Antony & Cleopatra (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Antony & Cleopatra
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 2.4 )

Running Time:
170 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1981 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Jonathan Miller

Written By:
William Shakespeare

Actors:
John Paul ..... Canidius
Jonathan Adams ..... Ventidius
Jane Lapotaire ..... Cleopatra
Colin Blakely ..... Antony
Darien Angadi ..... Alexas
Janet Key ..... Charmian
Howard Goorney ..... Soothsayer
Cassie McFarlane ..... Iras
Emrys James ..... Enobarbus
Kevin Huckstep ..... Messenger
Michael Anthony ..... Messenger
Mohammad Shamsi ..... Mardian
Ian Charleson ..... Octavius Caesar
Esmond Knight ..... Lepidus
Harry Waters ..... Thidias

Synopsis:

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great 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 fellow ruler Octavius schemes, Mark Antony rejoins Cleopatra and, driven by blind passion, they confront the mighty empire. Themes of ambition, power, love, friendship and deception - laced with a fascinating portrait of self-destructive passion - fuel Shakespeare's romantic tragedy In this production Jane Lapotaire is gripping in the sensual role of Cleopatra, while Colin Blakely takes the part of love-tortured Mark Antony

Television production of Shakespeare's play.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 April, 2009.