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Augustus: The First Emperor

Original title: Imperium: Augustus
  • TV Movie
  • 20032003
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  • 2h 58m
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6.2/10
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Peter O'Toole in Augustus: The First Emperor (2003)
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Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa.Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa.Caesar Augustus tells of how he became the emperor to his reluctant daughter, Julia following the death of her husband Agrippa.
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  • Director
    • Roger Young
  • Writer
    • Eric Lerner
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Vittoria Belvedere
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  • Director
    • Roger Young
  • Writer
    • Eric Lerner
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Vittoria Belvedere
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    • 26User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Augustus Caesaras Augustus Caesar
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Livia Drusillaas Livia Drusilla
    Vittoria Belvedere
    Vittoria Belvedere
    • Julia Caesarisas Julia Caesaris
    Benjamin Sadler
    Benjamin Sadler
    • Gaius Octaviusas Gaius Octavius…
    Ken Duken
    Ken Duken
    • Marcus Vipsanius Agrippaas Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
    Russell Barr
    • Gaius Maecenasas Gaius Maecenas
    Juan Diego Botto
    Juan Diego Botto
    • Iullus Antoniusas Iullus Antonius
    Martina Stella
    Martina Stella
    • Young Liviaas Young Livia
    Valeria D'Obici
    • Atiaas Atia
    Michele Bevilacqua
    Michele Bevilacqua
    • Tiberiusas Tiberius
    Riccardo De Torrebruna
    • Decimusas Decimus
    Giampiero Judica
    Giampiero Judica
    • Scipioas Scipio
    Vanni Materassi
    Vanni Materassi
    • Musaas Musa
    Elena Ballesteros
    • Octaviaas Octavia
    Gérard Klein
    Gérard Klein
    • Julius Caesaras Julius Caesar
    • (as Gerard Klein)
    Achille Brugnini
    • Cassiusas Cassius
    Alexander Strobele
    • Lucius Tutiliusas Lucius Tutilius
    Gottfried John
    Gottfried John
    • Ciceroas Cicero
    • Director
      • Roger Young
    • Writer
      • Eric Lerner
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    Augustus: The First Emperor

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    • Trivia
      Some of the actors spoke good English with good accents, however in order to sell the film in the US, they too were dubbed.
    • Goofs
      The legions in the founding of the Second Triumvirate are going into battle but not carrying their standards. Roman legions *always* carried their standards.
    • Quotes

      Augustus: Did I play my role well, in the comdey of life?

      Julia: The gods will tell you father.

      Augustus: Applause, please.

    • Connections
      Followed by Nero (2004)

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    7/10
    A good historical and overlong television film co-produced by England/Spain/France with great actors
    The movie deals with Octavio Augusto's (Peter O'Toole) epic life from first triumvirate : 'Craso , Pompeyo and Julio Cesar' . Julius Caesar (Gerard Klein) and Augustus -nephew and heir of Cesar- fight against Pompeyo who's vanquished in Munda and Farsalia . At the 'Idus of March' Julio Cesar is killed by Bruto and Casio . Marco Antonius (Maximo Ghini) and Augustus (Benjamin Sadler as young Augustus Gaius Octavius) defeat them in Filipos . The second triumvirate is formed : Marco Antonio rules over Egypt , Lepido in Africa and Augustus governs over Rome and Hispania where he defeats Cantabros and Astures . Marco Antonius is married to Octavia (Elena Ballesteros) , Augustus's sister . After that , Marco Antonio was wedded to Cleopatra (Anna Valle) . Augustus declares war on both of them and after a successful military campaign , they are defeated by Augustus in ¨Actium¨ and he becomes the sole ruler of the Roman Empire . During his rule , Rome not only experiences a period of peace and prosperity , it is also an age in which both art and culture flourish . Augusto married Livia Drusilla (Charlotte Rampling) who becomes his most important political adviser , she had formerly given birth one son , named Tiberio . Julia (Vittoria Belvedere) , who was born in a previous marriage of Octavio , marries general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (Ken Duken) and had two children : Cayo and Lucio , early deceased . Tiberius will inherit the Roman Empire .

    The movie runtime is overlong , it results to be a bit boring but it will appeal to history buffs . It's an European co-production made by some countries to put money in this lavish TV picture : Germany , France , Spain and England . The dialog , photography , costumes and art direction combine to cast a potent and powerful TV movie . Imposing sets , lavish gowns , good stars , opulent interiors , including great spectacle of crowd scenes well staged . As part of the contract deal , the British/Spanish/Italian/German productions hired players from each of the nations that financed the big budget for the making of the film ; as Spanish actors : Juan Diego Botto , Elena Ballesteros ; German : Ken Duken , Gottfried John ; Italian : Anna Valle , Vittoria Beldevere , Valeria D'Obici , Michelle Bevilacqua ; French : Charlotte Rampling , Gerard Klein ; and British : Peter O'Toole ; some of the players spoke good English with fluent accents , others were dubbed .

    First-rate set design by the production designer Titus Vossberg , whom the movie is dedicated , the film is very atmospheric , Roman time is well designed . The appropriate sets are based on actual Roman decorations and evocative villas . Scenarios are overwhelming : the Roman Forum , Roman Capitol , the temples , atrium...the settings are spectaculars . The wall painting of the study , Augustus' bedroom , corridors , Julia's lounges , Cleopatra's galleries were all inspired by the authentic wall paintings that originally came from villas and palaces belonging to high aristocracy and emperors . Giovanni Galasso's cinematography and Pino Donaggio's music are excellent. Direction by Roger Young is nice and adequate . Rating 6.5/10 . Charming , well worth seeing.
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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2003 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Germany
      • France
      • Spain
      • Austria
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Augustus
    • Production companies
      • Lux Vide
      • Rai Fiction
      • EOS Entertainment
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      2 hours 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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