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Julius Caesar

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  • 1h 57m
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6.1/10
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Julius Caesar (1970)
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The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar, but they have both sore... Read allThe growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar, but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar, but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stuart Burge
  • Writers
    • Robert Furnival(adaptation)
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Charlton Heston
    • Jason Robards
    • John Gielgud
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stuart Burge
  • Writers
    • Robert Furnival(adaptation)
    • William Shakespeare(play)
  • Stars
    • Charlton Heston
    • Jason Robards
    • John Gielgud
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    • 39User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    John Gielgud in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Charlton Heston in Julius Caesar (1970)
    John Gielgud, Charlton Heston, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, and Jason Robards in Julius Caesar (1970)
    John Gielgud, Charlton Heston, Robert Vaughn, and Jill Bennett in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Diana Rigg and Jason Robards in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Diana Rigg and Jason Robards in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Diana Rigg in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Diana Rigg and Jason Robards in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Richard Chamberlain in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Richard Chamberlain in Julius Caesar (1970)
    John Gielgud and Jill Bennett in Julius Caesar (1970)
    Jason Robards in Julius Caesar (1970)

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    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Mark Antonyas Mark Antony
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Brutusas Brutus
    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • Julius Caesaras Julius Caesar
    • (as Sir John Gielgud)
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • Cassiusas Cassius
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Cascaas Casca
    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Octavius Caesaras Octavius Caesar
    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Portiaas Portia
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Artemidorusas Artemidorus
    Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett
    • Calpurniaas Calpurnia
    Derek Godfrey
    • Decius Brutusas Decius Brutus
    David Dodimead
    • Lepidusas Lepidus
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Metellus Cimberas Metellus Cimber
    David Neal
    David Neal
    • Cinna the Conspiratoras Cinna the Conspirator
    Preston Lockwood
    • Treboniusas Trebonius
    John Moffatt
    John Moffatt
    • Popilius Lenaas Popilius Lena
    Steven Pacey
    • Luciusas Lucius
    Edwin Finn
    • Publiusas Publius
    Peter Eyre
    Peter Eyre
    • Cinna the Poetas Cinna the Poet
    • Director
      • Stuart Burge
    • Writers
      • Robert Furnival(adaptation)
      • William Shakespeare(play)
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    • Trivia
      A topless woman (who somehow was missed by censors) walks past in the background during the opening credits sequence.
    • Goofs
      Cassius drinks from a wooden cup during the riot scene. When he throws the wooden cup it makes a sound as if it was glass.
    • Quotes

      Julius Caesar: Let me have men about me that are fat; Sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o' nights. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.

    • Connections
      Featured in History Buffs: Rome Season Two (2017)

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    5/10
    Saucy knaves shall loathe it, highbred nobles shall love it, moderates betwixt
    Released in 1970 and based on William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar" chronicles the last days of Julius Caesar (John Gielgud) in mid-March, 44 BC. Richard Johnson plays Cassius, the leader of a group of high-ranking Romans who seek to assassinate Julius while Jason Robards appears as reluctant accomplice, Brutus. Charlton Heston plays Mark Antony, a sympathizer of Caesar who condemns the murder. Jill Bennett and Diana Rigg are on hand as Calpurnia and Portia respectively. Richard Chamberlain plays Octavius, Caesar's nephew.

    Whether or not you'll like this film depends on if you favor The Bard and iambic pentameter. If so, you'll probably love it; if not, you'll find it dreadfully dull. Those in the middle, like me, will certainly find things to appreciate, but will generally be bored by the proceedings. Heston is captivating as Antony, particularly in his extended funeral speech to the citizens. He's pretty much as effective as Brando in the 1953 film in his own unique way. Unfortunately, Robarbs is the definition of wooden during the first half, but he's quite effective in the second. He's a fine actor; he's just not the best fit for Shakespeare.

    This is basically the same movie as the 1953 version, albeit with different actors. I prefer it because it's in color and is more modern with superior action sequences, like Caesar's brutal assassination and the climatic battle. It's interesting comparing the two movies because each have their strong and weak points.

    The film runs 117 minutes and was shot in MGM British Studios & Pinewood Studios, England, and Spain (battle sequences). It was directed by Stuart Burge.

    GRADE: C
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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1970 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Julio César
    • Filming locations
      • MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Commonwealth United Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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