Political ambitions sometimes lead to the downfall of those who formulate them. For Ptolemy, assassinating Pompey was an opportunity to get into Caesar's good graces. Once the crime is committed, Ptolemy impatiently awaits recognition from Caesar. But a completely different fate awaits Cleopatra's brother.
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Cast
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Michel Etcheverry
Explainer
Known for
I... for Icarus
Eyes Without a Face
Jean Marchat
Jules César
Known for
Les Dames du bois de Boulogne
Stormy Waters
Roger Coggio
Ptolomée
Known for
The Immortal Story
Jacques François
Photin
Known for
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
The Toy
Gamil Ratib
Achillas
Known for
Lawrence of Arabia
Shadow of Evil
Sady Rebbot
Septime
Known for
Vivre Sa Vie
Time Masters
André Oumansky
Achorée
Known for
The Spy
Napoleon
Pierre Gallon
Philippe
Known for
Le Zèbre
Bernard Woringer
Marc Antoine
Known for
Angelique
Françoise Spira
Cléopâtre
Known for
Last Year at Marienbad
Razzia
Nathalie Nerval
Cornélie
Known for
The Law Is the Law
Hélène Mora
Charmion
Maurice Cazeneuve Director
First release February 7, 1961 · Produced in France
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ORTF
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France
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Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · February 7, 1961
TV
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