Julius Caesar (played by Claude Rains) is a protagonist in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Roman general arriving in Egypt. Discovers and mentors a young Cleopatra, demands joint rule for the siblings, and besieges Alexandria. Escapes a lighthouse attack by swimming to a ship with Cleopatra. Defends his aide's actions and appoints Rufio as governor before returning to Rome. Cleopatra (played by Vivien Leigh) is a protagonist in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Teenage Egyptian ruler hiding from Romans. Encouraged by Caesar to find courage, she smuggles herself to his position. Orders her nurse to assassinate Pothinus, later discovers the murder and mourns her nurse. Ultimately accepts Caesar's terms and rules Egypt alone. Apollodorus (played by Stewart Granger) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Member of Caesar's entourage during the siege of Alexandria. Participates in the emergency escape by diving into the harbor and swimming to a Roman ship while the lighthouse is under attack. Ftatateeta (played by Flora Robson) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Cleopatra's devoted nurse. Secretly carries out Cleopatra's order to assassinate the courtier Pothinus, which triggers a palace riot. She is subsequently discovered and killed by Rufio. Ptolemy (played by Anthony Harvey) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Pothinus (played by Francis L. Sullivan) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
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. Britannus (played by Cecil Parker) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Caesar's secretary accompanying him during the Alexandrian campaign. Escapes the lighthouse siege by swimming to a Roman ship with Caesar's entourage. Rufio (played by Basil Sydney) appears in Caesar and Cleopatra.
Caesar's aide tasked with seizing the Pharos lighthouse. Kills Ftatateeta after discovering her role in Pothinus's assassination. Caesar defends his actions as pragmatic and appoints him governor of the province.
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Characters
Julius Caesar
(played by Claude Rains) — protagonist
Roman general arriving in Egypt. Discovers and mentors a young Cleopatra, demands joint rule for the siblings, and besieges Alexandria. Escapes a lighthouse attack by swimming to a ship with Cleopatra...
Cleopatra
(played by Vivien Leigh) — protagonist
Teenage Egyptian ruler hiding from Romans. Encouraged by Caesar to find courage, she smuggles herself to his position. Orders her nurse to assassinate Pothinus, later discovers the murder and mourns h...
Apollodorus
(played by Stewart Granger) — supporting
Member of Caesar's entourage during the siege of Alexandria. Participates in the emergency escape by diving into the harbor and swimming to a Roman ship while the lighthouse is under attack.
Ftatateeta
(played by Flora Robson) — supporting
Cleopatra's devoted nurse. Secretly carries out Cleopatra's order to assassinate the courtier Pothinus, which triggers a palace riot. She is subsequently discovered and killed by Rufio.
Ptolemy
(played by Anthony Harvey) — supporting
Pothinus
(played by Francis L. Sullivan) — supporting
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.
Britannus
(played by Cecil Parker) — supporting
Caesar's secretary accompanying him during the Alexandrian campaign. Escapes the lighthouse siege by swimming to a Roman ship with Caesar's entourage.
Rufio
(played by Basil Sydney) — supporting
Caesar's aide tasked with seizing the Pharos lighthouse. Kills Ftatateeta after discovering her role in Pothinus's assassination. Caesar defends his actions as pragmatic and appoints him governor of t...
Theodotus
(played by Ernest Thesiger) — supporting
Key Relationships
Julius Caesar → Pothinus
(related)
Julius Caesar → Theodotus
(related)
Cleopatra → Rufio
(Conflict Accuser)
Rufio → Ftatateeta
(Conflict Killer)
Cleopatra → Pothinus
(Conflict Political Enemy)
Cleopatra → Ftatateeta
(Professional Employer)
Julius Caesar → Apollodorus
(Alliance Ally)
Julius Caesar → Britannus
(Professional Employer)
Julius Caesar → Rufio
(Professional Commander)
Julius Caesar → Cleopatra
(Power Mentor)
Ptolemy → Pothinus
(Power Regent)
Cleopatra → Ptolemy
(Family Sibling Rival)
Story Analysis
A political and romantic struggle for Egyptian sovereignty amid Roman expansion.
Plot Progression
Desert Discovery & Palace Arrival
Siege Tactics & Carpet Infiltration
Assassination Plot & Palace Riot
Political Reckoning & Sole Reign
Directed by Gabriel Pascal
Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) · 6.2/10 · comedy, drama, history
