Overview

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 4 awards, including the Oscars for Best Art Direction, Color and Best Cinematography, Color (1964)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (1964)
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Box office
Grossed $57.8M worldwide, about 1.6 times its $36.1M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Malibu and Almería Province
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Setting
Set in Rome
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Music
Music by Alex North
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jack Hildyard and Leon Shamroy
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Details

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writers: Joseph L. MankiewiczScreenplay
Sidney BuchmanScreenplay
Ranald MacDougallScreenplay
Carlo Maria FranzeroBook
PlutarchOriginal Story
SuetoniusOriginal Story
Status: Released
Release date: June 12, 1963
Original language: English
Budget: $36.1M
Revenue: $57.8M
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America