DVD
Julius Caesar [videorecording] / Artisan Entertainment ; Republic Pictures ; Commonwealth United presents ; produced by Peter Snell ; directed by Stuart Burge.
All-star 1970 version of Shakespeare's classic tale of Julius Caesar's assassination at the hands of the Roman senate. The powerful, heroic and flawed emperor Caesar is warned to "Beware the Ides of March," and with these words the legendary betrayal by the Roman senate begins. Those closest to him, including Brutus, Cassius and even his confidant Marc Antony, plot Caesar's downfall and eventual assassination.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Paramount Pictures Corp. : c2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1970. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music composed and conducted by Michael Lewis ; executive producers, Henry T. Weinstein, Anthony B. Unger ; adapted for the screen by Robert Furnival. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Richard Johnson, Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, Christopher Lee, Jill Bennett. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA Rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Caesar, Julius > Assassination > Fiction. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Julius Caesar > Film adaptations. Emperors > Rome > Fiction. Feature films. Historical films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | DVD Juliu | 31681002421444 | DVD | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Julius Caesar's closest allies and confidants plot his downfall. - Olive Films
This 1970 adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless classic features brilliant performances by the all-star cast. It is an age of unparalleled power and glory - Rome has become the mightiest empire the world has even known and her greatest emperor, Julius Caesar (John Gielgud) holds absolute dominion over the conquered world. But his jealous rivals in the Roman senate wish to rob him of his power⦠by brutally taking his life. Led by the ambitious Cassius (Richard Johnson) and reluctantly joined by the patriotic Brutus (Jason Robards), the conspirators secretly plot to assassinate the great Caesar. Appalled by the murder of his mentor, Mark Antony (Charlton Heston) declares war on Caesar's assassins and the empire is divided as the ruling forces ignite an epic war for honor, vengeance and ultimate power. The stellar cast includes Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, Christopher Lee and Jill Bennett. Stylishly directed by Stuart Burge (Laurence Olivier's Othello).
