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Caligula

1979·Movie·NC-17·156 min·★ 6.0(1,041)
DramaHistory

“Absolute power corrupts”

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

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About Caligula

Caligula is a 1979 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Tinto Brass. The cast is led by Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren. It has a runtime of 2h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1000 ratings.

Caligula was produced by Penthouse Films International and Felix Cinematografica and made in Italy and United States of America. It was released on August 14, 1979, and carries a NC-17 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Tinto Brass
Writers
Masolino D'Amico
Release date
August 14, 1979
Original language
Italian
Age rating
NC-17
Status
Released
Country
Italy, United States of America
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
Penthouse Films International, Felix Cinematografica
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Caligula cast & crew

Caligula was directed by Tinto Brass and written by Masolino D'Amico.

The cast features Malcolm McDowell as Caligula, Teresa Ann Savoy as Drusilla, Helen Mirren as Caesonia, Peter O'Toole as Tiberius, John Steiner as Longinus, and Guido Mannari as Macro.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Renzo Rossellini, cinematography is by Silvano Ippoliti, and it was produced by Bob Guccione and Franco Rossellini.

Is Caligula worth watching?

Caligula holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,041 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 2h 36m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and history, Caligula is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Caligula

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Caligula

Teresa Ann Savoy

Teresa Ann Savoy

Drusilla

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Caesonia

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Tiberius

John Steiner

John Steiner

Longinus

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Guido Mannari

Macro

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Chaerea

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Charicles

Giancarlo Badessi

Giancarlo Badessi

Claudius

Mirella D'Angelo

Mirella D'Angelo

Livia

Anneka Di Lorenzo

Anneka Di Lorenzo

Messalina

Lori Wagner

Lori Wagner

Agrippina

Caligula — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Caligula in United States?

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▸What language is Caligula in?

Caligula is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Caligula?

Caligula runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

▸What is Caligula rated?

Caligula is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,041 ratings.

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