William shakespeare movies and filmography allmovie. I waxed lyrical about it on this blog last year after our london visit so i wont do it again now. With michael golding, conrad cecil, benjamin moore, michael parks. A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of shakespeare s julius caesar in their local staten island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. Interestingly enough, the shakespearean play of julius caesar has accurate events based on julius caesars actual historical background. Caesar leads in the only way he knows how and stands firm in.
Though named after the famous roman general and politician gaius julius caesar, the play is more. I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music, cry caesar. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of shakespeares plays to be performed at the globe theater, julius caesar is one of his best. Tristram kenton f or all its popularity, shakespeares roman tragedy rarely lives up. I will hear cassius, and compare their reasons, when severally we hear them rendered. Featuring robert stephens as mark antony, maurice denham as julius caesar, frank finlay. It was one of the last two films of richard harris, released in the year of his. Ben whishaw the danish girl, skyfall, hamlet and michelle fairley fortitude, game of thrones play brutus and cassius, david calder the lost city of z, the hatton garden job plays caesar and david morrissey the missing, hangmen, the walking dead is mark antony. Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause. Even with all the original middle english dialogue. During the 62nd bc caesar was appointed as praetor of the roman society.
Even the noblest of motives proves to be misguided, however, when the power struggle increases after his death. The growing ambition of julius caesar is a source of major concern to his. William shakespeare s epic tale of conspiracy, loyalty and betrayal. Cinna, caesar, flavius, portia, seneca, brutus, cato, et cetera. Shakespeare s famous roman play opens to the scene of two tribunes, marullus and flavius scolding roman citizens for blindly worshipping caesar. Caesar s victorious return back to rome after defeating pompey. When caesar returns to rome from the wars a virtual dictator, brutus and his republican friends resolve that his. When vitagraph attempted more sophisticated drama, shakespeare was their main source. Globe on screen presents william shakespeares julius caesar, a live performance filmed. Each of these names is present in both julius caesar and the hunger games. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of shakespeare s plays to be performed at the globe theater, julius caesar is one of his bestknown dramas and has received. The real vs shakespearean julius caesar the truth of. Adaptations of shakespeares plays and other works have been featured in nearly 500 films andor videos worldwide.
Wellstaged and colorful rendition of shakespeares julius caesar, made in the early 1970s. The 10 best faithful shakespeare adaptations on film. Virginia shakespeare festival to open 36th season in june. Ap images april 23rd is generally considered to be a good day to celebrate the birth of englands greatest poet and playwright, william shakespeare. When a triumphant war hero becomes ambitious to be crowned king, assassination seems the only option. William shakespeare s the tragedy of julius caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against julius caesar, his assassination in 44 bc, and its immediate aftermath. This is partly because there are no records of his birthalthough he was baptized on april 26and partly because he died on april 23 and april 23 is st.
Julius caesar shakespeare in styria 2014, directed by nicholas allen and roberta brown the play opens with two tribunes discovering the commoners of rome celebrating julius caesar s triumphant return from defeating the sons of his military rival, pompey. Survival drives people in a broken world, where friendships get brutally ripped apart. Differences between julius caesar play and movie answers. In 1908 they made versions of othello, macbeth, romeo and juliet, julius caesar, the merchant of venice, and antony and cleopatra, the latter featuring the biograph girl, florence lawrence, sometimes called the first movie star. Shakespeares political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against caesar. That makes shakespeare the most filmed playwright of all time. Globe on screen presents william shakespeare s julius caesar, a live performance filmed at shakespeare s globe in london, 2014. Summary of julius caesar shakespeare birthplace trust. It is shot in black and white to recall the gangsternoir movies of the. The tragedie of julius caesar, william shakespeare the tragedy of julius caesar is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599.
The film stars marlon brando as mark antony, james mason as brutus, john gielgud as cassius, louis calhern as julius. Shakespeare s drama itself suffers from a long anticlimax, but most of its celebrated merits are soundly accounted for in this tasteful. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history, such as coriolanus and antony and cleopatra set in rome in 44 bc, the play depicts the moral dilemma of brutus as he joins a. It was directed by uli edel and written by peter pruce and craig warner. Kirby shakespeare theatre, drew university, madison, n. With all the movie greats james mason, louis calhern, greer garson, beborah kerr and a rather young john gielgud. Brutus a soothsayer bids you beware the ides of march. Published on nov 28, 2014 bbc play of the month adaptation, originally broadcast on the th of april 1969. William shakespeares epic tale of conspiracy, loyalty and betrayal. Paterson joseph as marcus brutus in the rscs julius caesar in 2012. I waxed lyrical about it on this blog last year after our london visit so i. The victory is marked by public games in which caesars protege, mark antony, takes part. Shakespeares globe 2014 production of julius caesarfilmed on the globe stage.
Drama shakespeare is notorious for pliable history, that which he can bend, stretch, mold and work into any shape which pleases him and helps him make a dramatic andif youre inclinedpolitical point. Jun 18, 2014 bardfilm is normally written as one word, though it can also be found under a search for bard film blog. Bbc presents the classic play by william shakespeare. Julius caesar critics consensus a sterling cast gives shakespeares tale of betrayal and reprisals body and fine form, with marlon brando displaying a. The fault, dear brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves, that we are underlings. But the theater is the secret hideout of a reallife gangster who fancies himself an actor, and whom the fbi are hunting. Set in ancient rome, leading citizens cassius and marcus brutus are alarmed that the. Julius caesar has been adapted to a number of film productions, including. Librivox recording of julius caesar, by william shakespeare william shakespeares the tragedy of julius caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against julius caesar, his assassination in 44 bc, and its immediate aftermath. Caesar points out to the soothsayer that it is the ides of march, but the soothsayer remind him that they are not yet over. A live performance of the play julius caesar by william shakespeare. Shakespeare s globe 2014 production of julius caesarfilmed on the globe stage. Julius caesar royal shakespeare company digital theatre. Shakespeares julius caesar 2014 movie trailer 11,236 views 4 years ago square talks production of william shakespeares julius caesar is an.
Julius caesar is a 1953 epic metrogoldwynmayer film adaptation of the play by shakespeare, directed by joseph l. Mar 08, 2014 cinna, caesar, flavius, portia, seneca, brutus, cato, et cetera. Shakespeares famous roman play opens to the scene of two tribunes, marullus and flavius scolding roman citizens for blindly worshipping caesar. Fear not hulu just reupped their streaming offerings with great new shows and movies. Bardfilm is a shakespeare blog admittedly, one of many shakespeare blogs, and it is dedicated to commentary on films shakespeare movies, the shakespeare movie, shakespeare on television, shakespeare at the cinema, plays, and other matter related to. Louis calhern is julius caesar, whose conquests have enabled him to rise to the status of roman dictator. Bardfilm is normally written as one word, though it can also be found under a search for bard film blog. Julius caesar is shakespeare s tense drama of high politics, one which reveals the emotional currents that flow between men in power, with themes that still resonate today. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history, such as coriolanus and antony and cleopatra. Julius caesar is a 2003 miniseries about the life of julius caesar. Julius caesar summary guide at absolute shakespeare.
What is the best movie adaptation of julius caesar by. Bardfilm is a shakespeare blog admittedly, one of many shakespeare blogs, and it is dedicated to commentary on films shakespeare movies, the shakespeare movie, shakespeare on television, shakespeare at the cinema, plays, and other matter related to shakespeare allusions to. Shakespeare s julius caesar 2014 movie trailer 11,236 views 4 years ago square talks production of william shakespeare s julius caesar is an independent movie directed by nicolas walker. Good performances by charlton heston, sir john gielgud as caesar, richard chamberlain, robert vaughn, diana rigg and jason robards in an underrated performances as brutus. Interestingly enough, the shakespearean play of julius caesar has accurate events based on julius caesar s actual historical background. The real vs shakespearean julius caesar the truth of julius. Anthony hopkins in king lear 2019, streaming now on amazon prime. Caesar returns in triumph to rome and the people pour out. Julius caesar is a highly ambitious political leader in rome whose aim is to become dictator. Based on true events from roman history, it was probably first performed in 1599. This is an intriguing concept, because even though all of these characters dont necessary exhibit the same characteristics as their namesakes, they make a connection and tie in the hunger games to julius. Julius caesar 2014 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
It maintains the integrity and thoughtfulness of the play, while conveying deeper emotions thanks to the expressive performances. Listen to paterson joseph discuss his book, julius caesar and me. He enjoyed his life as a youny boy was very hard as his father prefered to boss him around than help him and love him like a fater would normally do. A complete list of scenes with locations and characters in julius caesar. Mankiewicz directed this exquisite version of william shakespeare s play. Test your knowledge of julius caesar with our quizzes and study questions, or go further with essays on the context and background and links to the best resources around the web. This film is a gangster version of shakespeares julius caesar. Shakespeares drama itself suffers from a long anticlimax, but most of its celebrated merits are soundly accounted for.
Your guide to streaming shakespeare in march shakespeare. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history. Set in ancient rome, leading citizens cassius and marcus brutus are alarmed that the power and authority caesar is assuming may endanger the democracy of the republic, so they conspire to assassinate the popular general. Shakespeare s political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against caesar. One of his three roman plays based on historical fact, shakespeares tale of power and betrayal is brought to vivid life in this perioddress production from the royal shakespeare company. Adaptations of shakespeare s plays and other works have been featured in nearly 500 films andor videos worldwide. On his way to the arena, caesar is stopped by a stranger who warns him that he should beware the ides 15th. Julius caesar is shakespeares tense drama of high politics, one which reveals the emotional currents that flow between men in power, with themes that still resonate today. Square talks production of william shakespeares julius caesar is an independent movie directed by nicolas walker. Here are the best, and most noteworthy, versions of julius caesar that can help you study and better understand the play. Exceptionally well done and it feels like a movie, not like a filmed stage play. The tragedy of julius caesar is a history play and tragedy by william shakespeare first. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled, you may experience some difficulties using this website.
Julius caesar 1979 shakespeare one of the better adaptions of this classic tale. Tristram kenton f or all its popularity, shakespeare s roman tragedy rarely lives up to expectations. The tribunes of rome, marullus and flavius, break up a gathering of citizens who want to celebrate julius caesars triumphant return from war. Caesars victorious return back to rome after defeating pompey. Wellstaged and colorful rendition of shakespeare s julius caesar, made in the early 1970s. Apr 18, 2014 paterson joseph as marcus brutus in the rscs julius caesar in 2012.
Julius caesar is political treachery plotted out by brutus and cassius, played brilliantly by james mason and john gielgud respectively, that will rouse the spirit and entertain all shakespeare fans. It is a dramatization of the life of julius caesar from 82 bc to his death in 44 bc. Mankiewicz, who also wrote the uncredited screenplay, and produced by john houseman. To connect with julius caesar movie 2014, join facebook today. Julius caesar, and antony and cleopatra, june 2014 just being at the globe is magical. The most celebrated film version of julius caesar is the one made by joseph mankiewicz in 1953 with marlon brando as antony, james mason as brutus and john gielgud as cassius. With michael rispoli, annabella sciorra, paul benvictor, katie stevens. A musical 12 th night, adapted from shakespeares comedy by john briggs, with music by briggs and eric frampton. Captured live in stratforduponavon, this adaptation evokes imperialism at its most grandiose, creating a vivid.
The one, the only classic movie version of shakepeares julius caesar. With jordan daws, paul syrstad, saul matlock, ryan jay jones. Find films and movies featuring william shakespeare on allmovie. Julius caesar 2012 a bbc television adaptation of the royal shakespeare company production, with paterson joseph as brutus. Julius caesar summary is divided by the five acts of the play and is an ideal introduction before reading the original text. Staged in elizabethan dress with roman accessories and with music p. Dec, 2016 the tragedy of julius caesar, commonly known just as julius caesar, is one of the most famous plays written by english playwright william shakespeare 1564 1616. Shakespeare in styria 2014, directed by nicholas allen and roberta brown. Rome is destroyed, their world has crumbled, but life must go on.