RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra

2017 3h 17m EN

Synopsis

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Following Caesaras assassination, Mark Antony has reached the heights of power. Now he has neglected his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Torn between love and duty, Antonyas military brilliance deserts him, and his passion leads the lovers to their tragic end.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Antony Byrne
Mark Antony
Josette Simon
Cleopatra
James Corrigan
Agrippa
Paul Dodds
Menas
Kristin Atherton
Iras
Will Bliss
Soothsayer
David Burnett
Pompey
Patrick Drury
Lepidus

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Iqbal Khan
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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At 197 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Antony Byrne and Josette Simon and James Corrigan carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6848260 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Iqbal Khan directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United Kingdom.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 197 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Antony Byrne and Josette Simon and James Corrigan carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6848260 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.