Product Description NOTE: Item is a PAL format disc, US customers will need to have a multi-region DVD player. This will not play on standard US DVD players A fast-moving thriller about a struggle for democracy, William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political violence. Based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed stage production, Gregory Doran’s film for BBC Television sets the action in post-independence Africa. With echos of the recent overthrow of dictators during the ‘Arab Spring’, the production explores the implications of political assassination and the unpredictability of its aftermath. Shot on location and also in the RSC’s theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, Julius Caesar is a sumptuous film that features the original cast of a startling and arresting production. Actors include Paterson Joseph as Brutus, Jeffry Kissoon as Caesar, Cyril Nri as Cassius, and Ray Fearon as Mark Antony. The DVD includes The Making of Julius Caesar documentary, featuring interviews with key cast and crew. Review ‘Intelligent and deeply moving. Gregory Doran transports us exhilaratingly to a modern Africa’ –The Sunday Times ‘This political drama is scorchingly reinvigorated in Gregory Doran’s staging with a superb ensemble. A resounding triumph and an outstanding contribution to the World Shakespeare Festival 2012’ –Independent on Sunday ‘Gripping’ –Daily Telegraph

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. Angus Jackson directs Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, as the race to claim the empire spirals out of control. “Julius Caesar is helmed by Angus Jackson – and he’s brought something with him that delivers a spark of new fire in the air. The raw power of it’s delivery and the spectacle of this conspiratorial tragedy make it so much more than an invocation of Trumpian machinations. Robert Innes Hopkins’s magisterial set evokes imperialism at it’s grandest and functions brilliantly as both the public face of Rome and the crumbling ruins outside it’s walls. But it is enhanced by the sensitive and articulate lighting of Tim Mitchell, the sound design of Carolyn Dowling and the subtle, evocative music of Mira Calix. A large cast of extras creating heaps of atmosphere. At the heart of the show is a triumvirate of excellent performances… The laurel wreaths really belong to James Corrigan, Alex Waldmann and Martin Hutson as Mark Antony, Brutus and Cassius respectively. All rising young stars of the RSC, this trio spar and spark off each other with volatility, energy and real commitment, and they are a joy to watch. The portents for the forthcoming season at the RSC are promising indeed.” (WhatsOn Stage)

*IMPORT DVD FROM SOUTH KOREA* Product is new, sealed and comes with a case. It is manufactured in Korea and contains Korean on the front and back of the cover. Region is FREE and will play worldwide. Language : English Subtitles : Korean, English (Subtitles can be turned off on DVD players)

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• DVD, Sealed, Region All, Keep Case
• Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
• Cast: Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud

This 1970 adaptation of William Shakespeare’s timeless classic features brilliant performances by the all-star cast. It is an age of unparalleled power and glory – Rome has become the mightiest empire the world has even known and her greatest emperor, Julius Caesar (John Gielgud) holds absolute dominion over the conquered world. But his jealous rivals in the Roman senate wish to rob him of his power by brutally taking his life. Led by the ambitious Cassius (Richard Johnson) and reluctantly joined by the patriotic Brutus (Jason Robards), the conspirators secretly plot to assassinate the great Caesar. Appalled by the murder of his mentor, Mark Antony (Charlton Heston) declares war on Caesar’s assassins and the empire is divided as the ruling forces ignite an epic war for honor, vengeance and ultimate power. The stellar cast includes Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, Christopher Lee and Jill Bennett.

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• Factory sealed DVD

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