250 mins |
Rated
M (Violence)
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Pamela Brown, Rex Harrison, George Cole
A special screening to coincide with the exhibition "Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs" at Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, June to November 2023. Become a Museum Member and enjoy unlimited free entry to "Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs", discounted event tickets, invites to exclusive Members' only sessions and more.
Includes intermission.
$16.00 tickets for Auckland Museum members - membership card must be shown at counter.
"Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Elizabeth Taylor star in one of the greatest screen spectacles ever made - the story of the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The film is distinguished by superb performances from Burton and Harrison (nominated for an Oscar), but at its center is Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most glamorous roles of her career.
Astounding in scope and grandeur, the picture won Oscars for cinematography, sets and special effects. It's famous moments include moviedom's most flamboyant entrance - Cleopatra's dazzling arrival in Rome. Bolstered by a talented supporting cast and utterly stunning backdrops, here is a truly epic portrayal of the woman who conquered two of Rome's greatest soldiers, affected the course of history, and became synonymous with beguiling beauty - Cleopatra.'
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A special screening to coincide with the exhibition "Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs" at Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, June to November 2023. Become a Museum Member and enjoy unlimited free entry to "Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs", discounted event tickets, invites to exclusive Members' only sessions and more.
Includes intermission.
$16.00 tickets for Auckland Museum members - membership card must be shown at counter.
"Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Elizabeth Taylor star in one of the greatest screen spectacles ever made - the story of the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The film is distinguished by superb performances from Burton and Harrison (nominated for an Oscar), but at its center is Elizabeth Taylor in one of the most glamorous roles of her career.
Astounding in scope and grandeur, the picture won Oscars for cinematography, sets and special effects. It's famous moments include moviedom's most flamboyant entrance - Cleopatra's dazzling arrival in Rome. Bolstered by a talented supporting cast and utterly stunning backdrops, here is a truly epic portrayal of the woman who conquered two of Rome's greatest soldiers, affected the course of history, and became synonymous with beguiling beauty - Cleopatra.'