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Rome Wants Another Caesar

1973, Movie, NR, 100 mins

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Rome during the final days of Julius Caesar is brought to the screen by Hungarian director Jancso with brilliant Polish actor Olbrychski starring as rebel leader Claudius. The title is a variation on the line spoken by Olbrychski after being deposed: "I dream of a world without Caesars." This is one of a number of pictures Jancso made in Italy, this one for television. Shot in the Tunisian desert, the awesome visual style--the vast landscape, rolling hills, and sweeping hori... read more leave a comment
Year: 1973
Rated NR

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Cast
Daniel Olbrychski: Claudius
Hiram Keller: Ottavius
Lino Troisi: Proconsul
Gino Lavagetto: 1st Republican
Luigi Montini: 2nd Republican
Guido Lollobrigida: Blue Tunic

 

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