Title:
I, Claudius
Edition:
Remastered ed.
Publication Information:
Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2008]
Physical Description:
4 videodiscs (669 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from container.
Originally broadcast as a BBC television mini-series in 1976.
Contains all 12 episodes of the mini-series.
Special features: "The epic that never was:" a documentary feature and remarkable behind-the-scenes look at Alexander Korda's ill-fated 1937 screen adaptation starring Merle Oberon and Charles Laughton and narrated by Dirk Bogarde (1976 ; 71 min.).
Contents:
A touch of murder ; Waiting in the wing ; What shall we do about Claudius? -- Poison is queen ; Some justice ; Queen of heaven ; Reign of terror -- Zeus, by jove! ; Hail who? ; Fool's luck -- A god in Colchester ; Old King log.
Summary:
Tracing the lives of several early Roman emperors, showing the ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and muderous intrigue. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose sutter and limp have marked him a fool, yet whom prophecies have foretold will one day rule Rome.
System Details:
DVD, FULL SCREEN (1.33:1); DOLBY DIGITAL MONO., NTSC.
