Imperium: Augustus (2003)Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa. Director:Roger YoungWriter:Eric Lerner |
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Imperium: Augustus (2003)Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa. Director:Roger YoungWriter:Eric Lerner |
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| Peter O'Toole | ... | ||
| Charlotte Rampling | ... |
Livia Drusilla
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Vittoria Belvedere | ... |
Julia Caesaris
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| Benjamin Sadler | ... | ||
| Ken Duken | ... | ||
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Russell Barr | ... | |
| Juan Diego Botto | ... |
Iullus Antonius
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Martina Stella | ... |
Young Livia
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Valeria D'Obici | ... | |
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Riccardo De Torrebruna | ... |
Decimus
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Giampiero Judica | ... |
Scipio
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Vanni Materassi | ... | |
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Elena Ballesteros | ... |
Octavia
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Gérard Klein | ... |
Julius Caesar
(as Gerard Klein)
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In 42 BC Rome is in the middle of a civil war. Together with his friend AGRIPPA, the young Augustus goes to Spain in order to help JULIUS CAESAR in his struggle against the troops of POMPEY. Even though they are outnumbered, they manage to defeat Pompey. Caesar honours his adopted son Augustus with a triumphal entry into Rome and then sends him to Greece together with his friends Agrippa and Maecenas. There, Augustus hears the news of Caesar's assassination and he returns to Rome with his friends. Back in Rome, he is able to gain both the support of the people and political power. In his struggle with the conspirators against Caesar he finds an ally in MARC ANTONY. Marc Antony not only pursues BRUTUS and CASSIUS, he also initiates a wave of executions which practically eliminates the old Roman ruling class. Among those who are killed is the husband of LIVIA DRUSILLA, a woman with whom Augustus had been in love as a young man. Through a combination of good luck and chance, Augustus and... Written by Anonymous
This movie is based on the life and achievements of the first emperor of Rome, Augustus, the adopted son of Julius Caesar. Augustus, a fascinating and controversial man, may have been the most important figure in Roman history. Through his long life (63 B.C. - A.D. 14) and deeds, the failing Republic became an empire which endured for centuries, thus preserving and advancing the civilization of the day.
Particularly noteworthy is an outstanding performance by Peter O'Tool as Augustus, possibly his best, both captivating and very enjoyable indeed. The film brought to life the struggle that civilization faced to survive against threats from all sides. Peter O'Tool masterfully uses a full repertoire of emotions to tell the story of Augustus as he seeks to preserve his Rome.