Pothinus — Caesar and Cleopatra Character Profile

About Pothinus

Guardian of King Ptolemy who opposes Caesar's demands. Attempts to discredit Cleopatra by accusing her of treason, leading to his secret assassination by Cleopatra's nurse.

Character Facts

Played by

Francis L. Sullivan

Appears in

Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Pothinus — related — Julius Caesar (Claude Rains)
• Pothinus — Power Regent — Ptolemy (Anthony Harvey)

  Guardian and political regent overseeing the young king.

• Pothinus — Conflict Political Enemy — Cleopatra (Vivien Leigh)

  Rival court official and political adversary.

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