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Julius Caesar
War · Drama · History · 1970
All-star cast glamorizes this lavish 1970 remake of the classic William Shakespeare play, which portrays the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, and the resulting war between the faction led by the assassins and the faction led by Mark Anthony.
Movie details
Julius Caesar
“No grander Caesar... No greater cast!”
1970 War · Drama · History 1h 57m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
All-star cast glamorizes this lavish 1970 remake of the classic William Shakespeare play, which portrays the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, and the resulting war between the faction led by the assassins and the faction led by Mark Anthony.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Julius Caesar?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Stuart Burge
Written by
Robert Furnival
Charlton Heston
Marc Antony
Jason Robards
Marcus Brutus
John Gielgud
Julius Caesar
Robert Vaughn
Servilius Casca
Richard Chamberlain
Octavius Caesar / Augustus
Christopher Lee
Artemidorus
Richard Johnson
Cassius
Court is in session
Put Julius Caesar on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.