2003- 2003

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

5.4(8 votes)

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Drama

War & Politics

Overview

Old and ill, Augustus, the man who changed the fortunes and destiny of an empire by completing Julius Caesar's project, recounts the two most important phases of his life: his rise to power and his fight against the pressure of his family.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Peter O'Toole

Augustus Caesar

Vittoria Belvedere

Julia

Charlotte Rampling

Livia Drusilla

Benjamin Sadler

Gaius Octavius

Ken Duken

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

Anna Valle

Cleopatra

Gérard Klein

Julius Caesar

Michael Reale

Lepidus

Russell Barr

Gaius Maecenas

Martina Stella

Young Livia

Creative team

Created by: Roger Young
Written by: Eric Lerner

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