Marc Antony and Cleopatra (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1913, Marc Antony and Cleopatra is a drama, romance and history film directed by Enrico Guazzoni, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Based loosely on Shakespeare's play, Plutarch's "Life of Antony", and Pietro Cossa's dramatic poem, "Cleopatra", this movie was spectacular for its time. It offers location shots made in Italy and Egypt, large crowd scenes (e.g., the Roman army embarking in Alexandria), lots of emotional drama (Marc Antony & Cleopatra, his wife Octavia, sister of Antony's rival Octavian, unhistorically coming to Alexandria to beg him to return to her, and some mean, mean looks exchanged between Octavia and Cleopatra.
Who’s in it. Marc Antony and Cleopatra stars Gianna Terribili-Gonzales as Cleopatra, Amleto Novelli as Marcantonio, Ignazio Lupi as Augustus Caesar Ottaviano and Elsa Lenard as Ottavia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Marc Antony and Cleopatra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marc Antony and Cleopatra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marc Antony and Cleopatra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marc Antony and Cleopatra (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marc Antony and Cleopatra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marc Antony and Cleopatra worth watching?
- Marc Antony and Cleopatra holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marc Antony and Cleopatra?
- Marc Antony and Cleopatra stars Gianna Terribili-Gonzales, Amleto Novelli, Ignazio Lupi, Elsa Lenard and Matilde Di Marzio.
- When was Marc Antony and Cleopatra released?
- Marc Antony and Cleopatra was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.