Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

1979 · 161 min · ★ 8.7 · Drama, TV Movie, History

The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for Brutus and the republic.

Directed by Herbert Wise

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