Summary
Traces the lives of several early Roman emperors, showing ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool, yet whom prophecies have foretold will one day rule Rome. Full description
Summary: |
Traces the lives of several early Roman emperors, showing ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool, yet whom prophecies have foretold will one day rule Rome. |
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Item Description: |
Based on the novels by Robert Graves. DVD release of the 12 episode mini-series originally broadcast on BBC television in 1976. Special feature (disc 4): "The epic that never was" : a documentary and remarkable behind-the-scenes look at Alexander Korda's ill-fated 1937 screen adaptation "I, Claudius", starring Merle Oberon and Charles Laughton and narrated by Dirk Bogarde. |
Physical Description: |
4 videodiscs (669 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono. |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
Production Credits: |
Original music, Harry Rabinowitz. |
ISBN: |
6312464156 9786312464150 |