(William Shakespeare's) Julius Caesar
US (1953): Historical/Drama
Astonishing display of acting talent brings immediacy and power to a fine screen adaptation of the Shakespeare play that portrays the political infighting in Julius Caesar's Roman Empire. Producer John Houseman was a veteran of the stage and Joseph L. Mankiewicz one of the most literate of Hollywood writer-directors. The first production from Mankiewicz's own company attracted universal acclaim. Cast includes Marlon Brando as Marc Antony, James Mason as Brutus, John Gielgud as Cassius, Louis Calhern in the title role, Edmond O'Brien as Casca, Greer Garson as Calpurnia, and Deborah Kerr as Portia. (amctv.com)
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· Art Direction/Set Decoration (Black and White) 1953: Cedric Gibbons & Edward C. Carfagno - Art Direction; Edwin B. Willis & Hugh Hunt - Set Decoration
· Best Picture 1953: John Houseman - Producer (MGM)
· Actor 1953: Marlon Brando
· Cinematography (Black and White) 1953: Joseph Ruttenberg
· Music Scoring Awards (Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) 1953: Miklos Rozsa
5 nominations, 1 Award