I, Claudius

– 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
I, Claudius (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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:

I, Claudius (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Nov 1977

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Main Actors:

Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Siân Phillips

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