Caligula(1979)
“Absolute power corrupts”
Overview
After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.
Director
Tinto Brass
Studio
Penthouse Films International
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Caligula
Teresa Ann Savoy
as Drusilla
Helen Mirren
as Caesonia
Peter O'Toole
as Tiberius
John Steiner
as Longinus
Guido Mannari
as Macro
Paolo Bonacelli
as Chaerea
Leopoldo Trieste
as Charicles
Giancarlo Badessi
as Claudius
Mirella D'Angelo
as Livia
Anneka Di Lorenzo
as Messalina
Lori Wagner
as Agrippina
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 36m
Language
Italian
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Penthouse Films International • Felix Cinematografica
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What is Caligula about?▼
After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.
Who directed Caligula?▼
Caligula was directed by Tinto Brass and released in 1979. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Caligula?▼
Caligula has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
Who stars in Caligula?▼
The cast of Caligula includes Malcolm McDowell as Caligula, Teresa Ann Savoy as Drusilla, Helen Mirren as Caesonia, Peter O'Toole as Tiberius, John Steiner as Longinus and more.
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