Antony and Cleopatra
1972, English. Directed by Charlton Heston.
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Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 18 March 1972
- Country
- Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charlton Heston
- Budget
- $1.6M
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What Antony and Cleopatra is based on
Antony and Cleopatra is based on Antony and Cleopatra, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1623
Antony and Cleopatra
By William Shakespeare
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Antony and Cleopatra runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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Antony and Cleopatra is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Antony and Cleopatra isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Antony and Cleopatra?
If you liked Antony and Cleopatra, try Munich - The Edge of War, Julia, Barabbas.
Who directed Antony and Cleopatra?
Antony and Cleopatra (1972) was directed by Charlton Heston and stars Charlton Heston, Hildegard Neil, Eric Porter.
What is Antony and Cleopatra based on?
Antony and Cleopatra is based on Antony and Cleopatra, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.