I, Claudius

Name: I, Claudius
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: 1977-11-06
Duration: 10 h 50 min
Rating: 8.80
Cast: George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Siân Phillips, Derek Jacobi

– Tracing the lives of several Roman emperors, this is an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauche..

Type:

TVSeries

Rating:

8.80 / 10

Duration:

10 Hours and 50 Minutes

Release Year:

1976

Tracing the lives of several Roman emperors, this is an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue set in one of history's most fascinating eras. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool - yet whom prophecies have foretold will one day rule Rome.

Styles:

Epic, Clever, Stylized, Realistic, Captivating, Serious, Atmospheric

Story Timeline:

1st Century, Ancient History

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

Italy, Europe

Genre:

History, Biography, Drama

I, Claudius (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Nov 1977

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:

Not Rated

I, Claudius

Main Actors:

George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Siân Phillips, Derek Jacobi

Plot:

The mini-series follows the history of the Roman Empire, from approximately the death of Marcellus (24/23 BC) to Claudius' own death in 54 AD. As Claudius narrates his life, we witness Augustus' attempts to find an heir, often foiled by his wife Livia who wants her son Tiberius to become emperor. We also see the conspiracy of Sejanus, the infamous reign of Caligula, and Claudius' own troubled period of rule.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

8.8/10