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In 48 B.C., Caesar pursues Pompey from Pharsalia to Egypt. Ptolemy, now supreme ruler after deposing his older sister, Cleopatra, attempts to gain fav...or with Caesar by presenting the conquerer with the head of Pompey, borne by his governors, Pothinos and Achillas. To win Caesar's support from her brother, Cleopatra hides herself in a rug, which Apollodorus, her servant, presents to Caesar. The Roman is immediately infatuated; banishing Ptolemy, he declares Cleopatra Egypt's sole ruler and takes her as his mistress. A son, Caesarion, is born of their union. Caesar, however, must return to Italy. Although he is briefly reunited with Cleopatra during a magnificent reception for the queen in Rome, Caesar is assassinated shortly thereafter, and Cleopatra returns to Egypt. When Mark Antony, Caesar's protégé, beholds Cleopatra aboard her elaborate barge at Tarsus some years later, he is smitten and becomes both her lover and military ally. Their liaison notwithstanding, Antony, to consolidate his position in Rome, marries Octavia, sister of the ambitious Octavian. The marriage satisfies no one. Cleopatra is infuriated, and Antony, tiring of his Roman wife, returns to Egypt. There he flaunts his liaison by marrying Cleopatra in a public ceremony. Sensing Antony's weakness, Octavian attacks and defeats his forces at Actium. Alarmed, Cleopatra withdraws her fleet and seeks refuge in her tomb. Show More

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s married to Calpurnia, he marries Cleopatra in Egypt, making her his queen. Caesar is assassinated, and Cleopatra returns to Egypt. Mark Antony, who is reconciled with Octavian, visits Egypt and becomes infatuated with Cleopatra. They have three children together. Octavian declares war on Antony and Cleopatra, resulting in their defeat at the Battle of Actium. Antony and Cleopatra take their own lives, and Octavian becomes the first emperor of Rome.

Cleopatra is a historical epic film released in 1963. Set in ancient Egypt during the time of the Roman Empire, the movie tells the story of Cleopatra, the last active pharaoh of Egypt, and her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

The film begins with Caesar pursuing Pompey, and Cleopatra's younger brother Ptolemy attempting to gain favor with Caesar by presenting him with Pompey's head. Cleopatra, disguised as a rug, is presented to Caesar and immediately captivates him. Caesar becomes infatuated with Cleopatra and declares her Egypt's ruler.

After Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra returns to Egypt and meets Mark Antony. They fall in love and have three children together. However, their relationship becomes strained when Octavian declares war on them. Antony and Cleopatra are defeated at the Battle of Actium and ultimately take their own lives.

Cleopatra is a grand-scale epic featuring lavish sets, stunning costumes, and unforgettable performances by Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra and Richard Burton as Mark Antony. The film explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world.