Son of Cleopatra (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1964, Son of Cleopatra is a drama and adventure film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. In Roman-dominated Egypt, the corrupt administration of a governor named Petronius has sparked a revolt headed by El Kabir, a young man who learns that he's actually the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. When Petronius' daughter, Livia, newly-arrived from Rome, falls into his hands, El Kabir uses this opportunity to win her over to his side before releasing her to her father.

Who’s in it. Son of Cleopatra stars Mark Damon as El Kebir, Scilla Gabel as Livia, Arnoldo Foà as Varrone and Livio Lorenzon as Petronio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Son of Cleopatra has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Cleopatra page.

If you liked it. Fans of Son of Cleopatra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Son of Cleopatra (1964)?
In US, Son of Cleopatra is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Son of Cleopatra worth watching?
Son of Cleopatra holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Son of Cleopatra?
Son of Cleopatra stars Mark Damon, Scilla Gabel, Arnoldo Foà, Livio Lorenzon and Samira Ahmed.
When was Son of Cleopatra released?
Son of Cleopatra was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.