Augustus: The First Emperor
2003 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 5.4 · Drama, War & Politics
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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.
Created by Roger Young
Network: Rai 1
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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 - M Michael Reale Lepidus
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Russell Barr Gaius Maecenas -
Martina Stella Young Livia -
Gottfried John Cicero -
Massimo Ghini Mark Antony
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