Cleopatra Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The Egyptian queen Cleopatra, a firm ruler and military tactician, embarks on a ruthless rise to power. She twice marries brothers, killing each of them as well as a sister. Romantic alliances with the much-older Roman honchos Julius Caesar and Marc Antony help her solidify power, but her dalliance with Antony undoes both of them.

Drama Musical 3D Historical Epic Period

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Cleopatra.

Crew Behind the Film

The Cleopatra behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Denis Villeneuve last directed Dune: Part Two and Dune.

Director

Denis Villeneuve In Talks

Screenwriters

Stacy Schiff
Brian Helgeland

Producers

Amy Pascal
Scott Rudin

Additional Information

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Production Details

What we know about the Cleopatra movie production.

Key Facts

• The infamous 1963 "Cleopatra," the historical epic that starred Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton. It was hugely expensive and considered a flop but was ultimately nominated for best picture and won four Oscars.

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