BBC Shakespeare Tragedies DVD Giftbox

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Sir John Gielgud, Anthony Hopkins, et al.

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• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Release Date: January 2002
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Publisher: Ambrose Video
• Directors: Rodney Bennett, Jonathan Miller, Alvin Rakoff, Herbert Wise, Jack Gold
• Starring: Derek Jacobi, Sir John Gielgud, Anthony Hopkins, Jan Lapotaire, Patrick Stewart
• Number of Disks: 5
• Other Video Info: Box set; Full Screen; NTSC; Color; Multiple Formats; Subtitled
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.3" x 5.3" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

The spirit of the play was brought to life.

This is a review of Julius Caesar. If somehow you missed the play or the history, Julius Caesar let his status go to his head and is about to take on the role of Emperor. It is up to a handful of N-o-b-l-e Romans to see that this does not happen. The play is about these individuals, their purposes, and what happens to them after the attempt to stop him. The focus is on Caesar’s right arm (Mark Antony). Displays have been brought to life many times through the years by various actors in various environments. However, this is a unique presentation, and as unique as it is, it can only really be purchased as part of the BBC Shakespeare tragedies set. Looking closer at the actors, you may recognize a few of them from other British films. Brutus (Richard Pasco) played in over 45 TV titles. ... Julius Caesar (Charles Gray) played General von Seidlitz-Gabler in “The Night of the Generals.” This was the version, from Ambrose Video, that I used when I was in school. Therefore, even though other versions may have their strong points, this will be the one I equate with the written works.