Augustus: The First Emperor

Augustus: The First Emperor

Augustus: The First Emperor

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Augustus: The First Emperor

2003- 2003

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

5.4(8 votes)

Ended

Drama

War & Politics

Overview

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.

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Lux Vide

Rai Fiction

Telecinco

ZDF

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Augustus Caesar

Vittoria Belvedere

Vittoria Belvedere

Julia

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Livia Drusilla

Benjamin Sadler

Benjamin Sadler

Gaius Octavius

Ken Duken

Ken Duken

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

Anna Valle

Anna Valle

Cleopatra

Gérard Klein

Gérard Klein

Julius Caesar

Michael Reale

Lepidus

Russell Barr

Russell Barr

Gaius Maecenas

Martina Stella

Martina Stella

Young Livia

Creative team

Created by: Roger Young
Written by: Eric Lerner

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