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Julius Caesar

1953 · Movie · NR · 121 min · ★ 7.1 · 90% critics

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A powerful Roman leader’s rising ambition alarms those closest to him, sparking a tense political conspiracy. As loyalties fracture and public speeches sway the city, the struggle over Rome’s future turns into a high-stakes contest of honor, persuasion, and power.

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Details
Years
1953
Release date
1953-06-04
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
121 min
Critic score
90/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (238 votes)
Box office
$3,920,000
Budget
$2,070,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, dialogue-driven story of ambition, loyalty, and public persuasion; Not for you if you dislike Shakespearean language, slower pacing, or black-and-white films like Chimes at Midnight.

Pros: gripping political intrigue; memorable speeches; strong ensemble acting | Cons: dense Shakespearean dialogue; slow stretches; black-and-white may deter

Themes

  • assassination
  • based on play or musical
  • ancient rome
  • conspiracy
  • julius caesar
  • 1st century bc

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Art Direction, Black and White · 1954
  • National Board of Review AwardBest Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1954 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1954 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Art Direction, Black and White · 1954 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1954 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1954 · nominated

Cast & crew