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Augustus: The First Emperor
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Augustus: The First Emperor

2003-11-30 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.4

Drama · War & Politics

Old and ill, Augustus, the man who changed the fortunes and destiny of an empire by completing Julius Caesar's project, recounts the two most important phases of his life: his rise to power and his fight against the pressure of his family.

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Creators
Roger Young
Production companies
Lux Vide, Rai Fiction, EOS Entertainment, Quinta Communications, Telecinco, ZDF
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Status
Ended

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Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleAugustus Caesar
Vittoria BelvedereVittoria BelvedereJulia
Charlotte RamplingCharlotte RamplingLivia Drusilla
Benjamin SadlerBenjamin SadlerGaius Octavius
Ken DukenKen DukenMarcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Anna ValleAnna ValleCleopatra
Gérard KleinGérard KleinJulius Caesar
Michael RealeLepidus
Russell BarrRussell BarrGaius Maecenas
Martina StellaMartina StellaYoung Livia
Gottfried JohnGottfried JohnCicero
Massimo GhiniMassimo GhiniMark Antony
Valeria D'ObiciValeria D'ObiciAzia
Alexander StrobeleAlexander StrobeleLucius Tutilius
Elena BallesterosElena BallesterosOttavia
Michele BevilacquaMichele BevilacquaTiberius
Giampiero JudicaGiampiero JudicaScipio
Vanni MaterassiVanni MaterassiMusa
Juan Diego BottoJuan Diego BottoIullus Antonius
Massimo SarchielliMassimo SarchielliBeggar / Farmer

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