Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor: DVD Cover

    Cleopatra Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown

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    • DVD Release Date: 02/07/2006
    • Original Release: 1963
    • Rating: Rated G
    • Sales Rank: 3,067

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    Disc #1 -- Cleopatra
    1. Overture [2:30]
    2. Main Titles [2:26]
    3. Caesar's Triumph [4:17]
    4. Alexandria [7:01]
    5. Cleopatra [1:55]
    6. The Falling Sickness [5:14]
    7. An Audience [4:37]
    8. The Great Fire [2:55]
    9. Under Attack [1:20]
    10. The Fatal Drink [5:11]
    11. Caesar's Justice [6:18]
    12. A New Ally [:36]
    13. A New Lover [3:48]
    14. One World [1:38]
    15. Antony's Concern [:33]
    16. A Son [2:20]
    17. Leaving Egypt [4:02]
    18. Dictator for Life [:58]
    19. The Queen Conquers Rome [2:57]
    20. A King in Training [1:41]
    21. Emperor of Rome [3:41]
    22. Caesar's Kingdom [1:51]
    23. The Conspirators [5:17]
    24. Visions of Death [:39]
    25. The Dream Is Over [2:50]
    26. Entr'acte [3:44]
    Disc #2 -- Cleopatra
    27. Antony the Avenger [4:59]
    28. The Need for Egypt [1:16]
    29. Egypt Goes to Antony [3:18]
    30. Antony Comes to Egypt [3:30]
    31. Lovers at Last [:15]
    32. The Problem With Antony [6:59]
    33. A Marriage of State [:36]
    34. The Queen's Demands [7:21]
    35. Jealousy and Politics [:13]
    36. A Forced War [6:06]
    37. Antony's Testament [1:57]
    38. Brave Simplicity [7:48]
    39. The Battle of Actium [:17]
    40. Antony's Retreat [2:33]
    41. A Broken Man [4:39]
    42. Octavian's Demands [1:11]
    43. Waiting for Antony [1:28]
    44. Cleopatra's Decision [3:32]
    45. Two Legions Left [4:06]
    46. Antony Stands Alone [:15]
    47. The Ultimate Desertion [2:57]
    48. The Dark Sleep [4:28]
    49. Antony Is Dead! [5:51]
    50. By Right of Conquest [1:46]
    51. Preparing to Go [3:39]
    52. The Last Request [3:29]

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    Editorial Reviews

    This opulent epic -- at the time of its 1963 release the most expensive film ever made by a Hollywood studio -- still captivates audiences and deserves a place in movie history as the film that united Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton both on and off the screen. Their torrid affair during production made tabloid headlines and attracted more unwanted attention to an already troubled project that virtually bankrupted 20th Century Fox. Cleopatra’s literate, comprehensive script (primarily written by All About Eve’s Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who also directed) covered an 18-year period leading up to the formation of the Roman Empire, beginning with Cleopatra’s historic meeting with Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison), the conqueror of her beloved Egypt, and ending with her oft-dramatized suicide. Visualizing the love affair between the Nile Queen and Marc Antony (Burton) enabled Mankiewicz to capture some sizzling scenes, and Taylor would never again look so alluring. But even her fabled beauty paled alongside the lavish sets, costumes, and hordes of extras deployed to re-create the splendor of ancient Rome. Derided by some as an overlong, kitschy mélange, Cleopatra has actually weathered the years quite well, and for many viewers it remains the epitome of screen spectacle. Fox’s DVD edition adds two documentaries, "The Film That Changed Hollywood" and "The Fourth Star of Cleopatra," along with footage from the film’s New York and Hollywood premieres. Ed Hulse, Barnes & Noble

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    Ahead of its Timeby JCarter

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    August 19, 2009: Though not received well by audiences when it was released, Cleopatra seems to have gained somewhat of a following today. The stormy romance between Cleopatra and Marc Antony was nothing compared to the marriages of Burton and Taylor. However, on the screen they were magic. The sets were straight out of a Demille epic and on a huge scale. The photography was superb and there is a long list of supporting actors who went on to bigger careers later especially in television.

    Fit For A Queenby Anonymous

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    May 04, 2004: Joseph L. Mankiewicz' direction of this 1963 film was, for the longest time, the biggest flop in Hollywood history However, when one sees the phenomenal sets and impeccable acting, one begins to wonder why this film had such a bad rap. The film failed to attract audiences simply because the genre was fading out of the spotlight after the preceding decades' major successes of 'The Ten Commandments', 'Ben Hur', 'Quo Vadis', 'Spartacus', etc. 'Cleopatra' expected to ride on the wave of success as the latter did but simply found itself at low tide. There was also some bad publicity due to the love affair between Taylor and Burton. So much money had been spent on the lavish costumes, sets, locations, and actors that it couldn't make a profit when it was released. The truth of the film is that it is technically brilliant in every way. The movie brushes over Cleopatra's (Elizabeth Taylor) relations with Caesar (Rex Harrison) because the main focus is Mark Antony (Richard Burton.) Depsite this rushed plot, Rex Harrison's confident and affable performance brings the character of Caesar to life without flaw. This being primarily a romantic tragedy, both Caesar's and Marc Antony's military exploits are very briefly touched upon; the main battle scene in the film is the decisive naval engagement of Actium . Richard Burton delivers an outstanding performance as Marcus Antonius; Caesar's most trusted legate. Burton's powerful acting brings to the forefront Marc Antony's bachid personality. It seems that Burton and Taylor's love affair during the film simply added to the legendary magnetism between the two doomed lovers. Finally, Roddy McDowell delivers an impeccable performance as Octavian; Caesar's sickly adopted son who would soon give the coup de grace to the failing Roman Republic and become the sole master of Rome as Emperor Augustus. The plot is character driven and the actors deliver outstanding performances. The substance of script is primarily based on the anecdotal history of the characters as recited in Plutarch's classic work 'Lives' and this gives the film a sense of authentic classical flair. This is complemented by one of the most lavish sets and backdrops ever to be made in Hollywood history. A simply brilliant film that one can watch over and over again without ever getting tired. I would strongly recommend this edition for one's collection.

    This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen edition.


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