The reviews for this version upon its theatrical release were mostly negative, with Robards especially being criticized for his wooden performance as Brutus.
Julius Caesar had its world premiere in Tokyo on 20 February 1970 and was released in the UK on 4 June 1970. Max Adrian was cast in a featured role, but dropped out before filming. Peter Eyre is credited as playing Cinna the poet, but his role was cut from the final film. He would do so yet again, in a 1972 film version of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, which Heston also directed. Mankiewicz, and Heston also played Mark Antony in a low-budget 1950 version. John Gielgud and Charlton Heston had both appeared in previous film adaptations of Shakespeare's play Gielgud played Cassius in the 1953 film directed by Joseph L. Orson Welles was the first choice to portray Brutus, but was passed over for Jason Robards, who had considerable difficulties during production: frequently missing rehearsals, refusing to appear on horseback, and holding up the proceedings due to illness. The battle sequences were filmed on-location in Manzanares el Real, Spain. The film was shot primarily at MGM-British Studios and Pinewood Studios in England. La Pedriza in Madrid, one of the film's locations. Michael Keating, David Leland, Yvette Rees, Michael Wynne and Ken Hutchison as Citizens of Rome.Christopher Cazenove as a Servant to Antony.Julius Caesar (1979) - television seriesįor those who prefer faithful BBC productions to Hollywood glitz, Herbert Wise of I, Claudius fame, directed this instalment of the BBC’s Shakespeare series.
The film was both a failure with critics and at the box office. The cast was rounded out by John Gielgud as Caesar and Jason Robards as Brutus. Stuart Burge directed this first adaptation of Shakespeare’s play in colour, which returned Charlton Heston to the role of Antony he’d played 20 years before. It stars Elizabeth Taylor in the title role, with Rex Harrison as Caesar and Richard Burton as Antony. At the time Cleopatra was the most expensive film production to date. Cleopatra (1963) - filmĪnother Mankiewicz direction, this time based on historical literature. It is notable for its heavyweight cast and role in ending the Hollywood blacklist. Produced by star Kirk Douglas’ production company and directed by Stanley Kubrick, this historical epic garnered awards and was a commercial success. It was a critical success and received a number of nominations and awards. Mankiewicz directed a star-studded cast featuring Marlon Brando, John Gielgud and James Mason. Julius Caesar (1953) - filmĪnother Shakespeare adaptation, Joseph L. The first version of Shakespeare’s play with sound, this stylish, low-budget US production was directed by David Bradley and includes a young Charlton Heston as Mark Antony. The film was reportedly beset by tragedy and near-tragedy, with bombs falling nearby the set and Vivien Leigh suffering a miscarriage after slipping on the studio floor during filming.ĭespite its lavish production values, Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction, and high US earnings for a British film, Caesar and Cleopatra was considered a stateside box office failure. Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) - filmĭirected by Gabriel Pascal and staring Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains in the title roles, this British production - in glorious Technicolor - is based on a 1901 play by George Bernard Shaw, who also adapted it into the screenplay.
#JULIUS CAESAR MOVIE SERIES#
Here are 10 films and television series from the last 70 years that feature the character of Julius Caesar. Featuring Dr Emma Southon and Professor Marco Conti. This documentary tells the story of Julius Caesar's assassination on the 'Ides of March' in 44 BC.
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