Caligula (1979)
Details the graphic and shocking, yet undeniably tragic story of Rome's most infamous Caesar, Gaius Germanicus Caligula.
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Caligula -
Drusilla -
Macro -
Nerva -
Tiberius -
Claudius
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Gemellus
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Ennia -
Charicles -
Chaerea -
Longinus -
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Caesonia -
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Director:
Tinto BrassWriters:
Gore Vidal (adapted from an original screenplay by), Masolino D'AmicoAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The screenplay was developed from an unproduced television mini-series treatment, written by Roberto Rossellini.
Quotes
Caligula:
I have existed from the morning of the world and I shall exist until the last star falls from the night. Although I have taken the form of Gaius Caligula, I am all men as I am no man and therefore I am a God.
Goofs
When Proculus is suspended on ropes, there are modern stainless steel carabiners attaching the ropes to to his uniform.
Crazy Credits
Due to numerous pending lawsuits and settlements at the time of the film's release, no one is technically fully credited for writing and directing the finished film.
Alternate Versions
The censored version of this film has been released of a few occasions in Australia. In March 1981, a censored, R rated release to cinemas was made by Roadshow. Roadshow Home Video subsequently released the same film version to video in September 1984. This version ran for 146 minutes (PAL). It was again re-released by a 'no name' video label in the late 1990's. The censored DVD version appeared in December 2004, released by Warner Vision. The uncut version has only been released on one occasion in Australia. This was the fully uncut, X rated 156 minute PAL version. It was released in January 1985 by 'Palace X Video' - a version that is now an extremely rare collector's item.
Soundtracks
Spartacus(uncredited)
Written by Aram Khachaturyan
Conducted by Bruno Nicolai
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
15 February 1980Language
Italian, English
Country of Origin
ItalyFilming Locations
Dear Studios, Rome, Lazio, ItalyBox Office
Budget:
$17,500,000 (estimated)
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