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Cleopatra
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780783212883
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 0783212887
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: March 28, 1995
Running Time: 101 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: October 05, 1934
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Rating:  - Another Hollywood History
After Julius Caesar became Emperor of Rome he looked towards the riches of Egypt. Cleopatra had been abducted from Alexandria to leave Ptolemy (her brother) in charge. But Cleopatra had a trick to return to meet Caesar. She also knew how to tempt him with a promise of riches. Caesar knows that gold adds to political power. Cleopatra has the right stuff to handle the plot of Plotinus. Back in Rome Brutus and Cassius worry about Caesar becoming king. The Roman aristocrats lead lives of idle luxury. ... Read More
Rating:  - WHERE"S THE DVD?????? (sorry for shouting)
wonderful flick. the word "enchanting" comes to mind. pleanty of humor too. the score is really beautiful, spookey and egyptian sounding, even when it's loud and booming, as on the amazing barge. i'll bet this act of de mille and colbert's was very like the real cleo's. they both were spending a lot of money to wow everyone, and they sure knew how. the barge is probably very similar to cleo's real one also. The last scene is great. watch for colbert's body to slump slightly when she dies on her ... Read More
Rating:  - A Cleopatra for all time...
After reading the reviews left by other AMAZON folk, I must admit that I am happy to (still) be able to view a cinematic work, using the frame of reference of its (own) time rather than that of the twenty-first century... even though this monument remains thoroughly watch-able today. I regard this film as neither Kamp(sic) nor Kitsch.
To me, whenever a film, of any era, comes close to "opera" , I am won-over... completely; I use "opera" in the sense of spectacle transcending its storyline ... Read More
Rating: - Cleo Rules!
I love this movie. I especially love and admire Warren William who, in my estimation, was the greatest heart throb of his time. That beautiful voice and his profile -- well, he beats out John Barrymore's profile in my opinion! What I liked most of all was the music. The music was so beautiful, especially when Cleo seduces Caesar on her boat floating down the Nile! This movie wins over the remake with Elizabeth Taylor which I thought was a huge piece of nonsense. Claudette Colbert was exquisite as ... Read More
Rating: - In politics, there is no space for a flaming love!
The well known story of Cleopatra and her smart blending the politics and love afairs between Caesar and Marc Anthony acquires in this case a memorable result. Claudette Colbert's alluring beauty fits admirably all the way through.
The fluid camerawork of De Mille accuses the undeniable influence of Griffith and some shots that reminds us to Eisenstein, but De Mille bets for a reduced scope without great landscapes, trying to connect us with the felony behind political stages.
The ... Read More
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