
Julius Caesar
1979-02-11 · 161 min · ★ 8.7
The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for Brutus and the republic.
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- Directors
- Herbert Wise
- Production companies
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard PascoMarcus Brutus
Charles GrayJulius Caesar
Keith MichellMarcus Antonius
David CollingsCassius
Virginia McKennaPortia
Elizabeth SpriggsCalphurnia
Garrick HagonOctavius Caesar
Brian CoburnMessala
Alexander DavionDecius Brutus
Darien AngadiCinna
Anthony DawesLigarius
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