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Release Date:
6 November 1977 (USA) more
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Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out.
Plot:
The history of the Roman Empire as experienced by one of its rulers. full summary
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Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations more
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Brilliantly Fearsome more (86 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 37)

Derek Jacobi ... Claudius (12 episodes, 1976)
George Baker ... Tiberius (9 episodes, 1976)
Margaret Tyzack ... Antonia (9 episodes, 1976)
Siân Phillips ... Livia (7 episodes, 1976)

James Faulkner ... Herod Agrippa / ... (7 episodes, 1976)
Brian Blessed ... Augustus (5 episodes, 1976)

John Hurt ... Caligula (5 episodes, 1976)
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Runtime:
650 min (13 parts)
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1.33 : 1 more
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The series spans 77 years, from 23 BC to 54 AD. more
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Anachronisms: Julia had two elder sons that died a few years after her banishment. Historically, it was Lucius who died first of mysterious causes of illness and then Gaius who died in a campaign after being wounded. In "I, Claudius" however, it is Gaius who died first of the mysterious causes *before* Julia's banishment and Lucius is the one who dies in the "accident". more
Quotes:
[Repeated line]
Claudius: Poison is Queen.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Togas on TV (2007) (TV) more

FAQ

How historically accurate is this series?
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29 out of 30 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliantly Fearsome, 1 May 2005
10/10
Author: gftbiloxi (gftbiloxi@yahoo.com) from Biloxi, Mississippi

Based on Robert Graves' famous novel, I, CLAUDIUS is the ultimate soap opera, vicious, cruel, manipulative--and this famous English miniseries grabs the attention and holds fast throughout the entire length of its complex tale of ancient intrigue.

The great strengths of I, CLAUDIUS are in the driving pace, sharp wit, and ferocity of Jack Pulman's script and the host of brilliant performers who play it out. Chief among these are Sian Phillips as the calculating, murderous, and unspeakably cold Livia, wife of Augustus; although Derek Jacobi gives a justly famous performance in the title role, it is Phillips who dominates and drives the story with this, the most brilliant performance of her career. But this is not to disparage the overall cast, which is remarkably fine and includes such noted artists as Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Patricia Quinn, Patrick Stewart, and a host of others.

Like the serpent that appears in the open credits, the story twists and winds--and covers several generations of the ruling family as Rome slips from the republic to royal rule, largely due to the manipulations of Livia, who has few if any scruples in her determination to rule first through her husband and then through her son. Although the look of the film is somewhat dated, it in no way impairs the power of the piece, and I, CLAUDIUS remains one of the handful of miniseries that actually improves upon repeated viewings. Strongly, strongly recommended.

Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer

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