| Cleopatra |
| Starring: Leonor Varela, Timothy Dalton, Billy Zane, Rupert Graves Director: Franc Roddam DVD Release Date: 07/25/2000 For over 2,000 years, the legend of the beautiful queen of the Nile has stirred the imagination. Ascending to the throne at a mere 17 years of age, Cleopatra (Leonor Varela) ruled as Egypt�s last Pharaoh for 22 years. Easily winning the heart of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar (Timothy Dalton), they embark on a two-month voyage down the Nile and quickly become devoted to each other. She bears him a child whom they call Caesarion. Keeping a close eye on the relationship, the Roman Senators conspire to assassinate Caesar. His death devastates Cleopatra. In her grief, she tuns to Marc Antony (Billy Zane), a Roman she can trust. Their allegiance angers Rome even more, and war is declared on Egypt. Cleopatra and Marc Antony�s fate becomes sealed in each other�s arms as the Roman army closes in. Beautifully directed and stunningly photographed, Cleopatra reigns as one of the greatest love stories in history. |