This movie was famous for being famous, even before it was made!

A film of epic proportions...the cast, the scenery, Elizabeth Taylor's fee...

The papers of the day were full of tales from the movie set, mainly to do with Richard Burton's boozing and the affair between himself and Elizabeth.

Unfortunately the film rather got lost somewhere amongst all that publicity.

When viewed today, it is clearly the product of another period in movie making.

Richard Burton is wonderful as Marc Antony, and Rex Harrison a good Julius Caesar and it is worth seeking out their performances, there is much to enjoy here, if you are willing to sit through rather a lot of frippery without too much substance.

It's worth looking out for a host of well known actor's in small roles, such as Francesca Annis, Roddy McDowall and Martin Landau.