- Actors: Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren, Teresa Ann Savoy, Guido Mannari
- Directors: Bob Guccione, Giancarlo Lui, Tinto Brass
- Writers: Bob Guccione, Giancarlo Lui, Franco Rossellini, Gore Vidal
- Format: AC-3, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: All Regions
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: Oct 1 2002
- Run Time: 156 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (168 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000214F0
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Caligula may very well be the most controversial film in history. Only one movie dares to show the perversion behind Imperial Rome, and that movie is "Caligula," the epic story of Rome's mad emperor. All the details of his cruel, bizarre reign are revealed right here: his unholy sexual passion for his sister, his marriage to Rome's most infamous prostitute, his fiendishly inventive means of disposing of those who would oppose him, and more. The combined talents of cinematic giants Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud and Shakespearean actress Helen Mirren, along with an acclaimed international cast and a bevy of beautiful Penthouse Pets, make this unique historical drama a masterwork of the screen. Not for the squeamish, not for the prudish, "Caligula" will shock and arouse you as it reveals the deviance and decadence beneath the surface of the grandeur that once was Rome.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, Rivoting and Dynamic!,
By Lorenzo M. in the Hollywood CA Area "Movie Wa... (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Caligula (DVD)
CALIGULA is an adult film with adult subjects. This is NOT for everyone to see - especially children and even adults who may be offended by this REAL historical persons existence. This movie is Malcolm McDowell. He shines in this feature from beginning to bloody end. The film came out in 1979 to very mixed reviews. The original release was later cut to achieve a strong "R" and most of the sequences that were cut were shelved and now released in their entirety. It was originally an "X" - for graphic violence and free sex - not pornography.Directed by the Italian director - screen named Tinto Brass, the film takes you on a journey through the life of a very sick man. The film has quite a cast starting off with Malcolm McDowell in the lead role. In this production you can find the masterful talents of Peter O'Toole, Helen Mirren and John Geilgood. The production value is very high and the costumes and set design are extraordinaire. TO think a man like this existed is sick. The film is not for the week stomach. I liked this film for the performances and the production design overall, but the story is amazing and the details very clear. This is one you might want to rent before you buy. I bought it because I love the film moiré. (8-27-02)
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Umm... OK.,
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This review is from: Caligula (DVD)
Some epics are famous for their content. Braveheart, for instance, revitalized interest in William Wallace and might be credited with drumming up support for the Scottish National Party and the new Scottish Parliament. Others are famous for their quirks; Spartacus director Stanley Kubrick employed the "Hollywood Ten" blacklist, a group of people accused of communist activities by the McCarthy witchunt. Still others, like Lawrence of Arabia, are so unique in their locations, subject matter, and cinematographic pioneering that they top the list of influences of every major movie director - and a lot of the minor directors, too.Caligula, on the other hand, is famous for being the most expensive pornography film ever created. I'm not going to bother summarizing plot, as there really isn't any to speak of. Obstinately, it's a historical epic about Emperor Caligula, the ruler that was responsible for such excellent history-class tibits as naming his horse a Senator and marching the Roman Garrison into the ocean because he'd declared war on Neptune, drowning them by the thousands. And you thought our presidents were bad! The movie, from a script by Gore Vidal (that he attempted to disown), details Caligula's personal insanity, including his incestuous relationships with his sister and the forces that plot against him, both real and imaginary. Say what you will about the film, it is still a $15 million porno flick, with better actors than usual. If you're going to take the plunge to buy it, then get the blue-packaged Unrated version. Not only does it have the extra hardcore, but it is the only one with 5.1 sound and the interview segment with Gore Vidal himself. The DVD is OK; the title screens are well-done, but the video transfer looks almost like a VHS tape, fuzzy and full of dust. Sound, at least on the Unrated version, is decent, making full use of all channels, but it is pretty obvious that the soundtrack wasn't remastered for the DVD release. If you're feeling particularly masochistic, there's no reason to add this title to your collection, other than just to have it there. Fans should pay the extra for the Unrated version, but anyone who hasn't seen it will probably want to make the trip to their local video store first.
3.0 out of 5 stars
The most disturbing version of Caligula I've ever seen!!!,
By JMM "jusrobin" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caligula: The Unrated Edition (DVD)
I've seen the rated, cut up version and it does not compare to the unrated version. Was surprised to learn about the truth behind making this film and the fact there have been several different versions of it. I sure don't recommend this film to just anyone unless it is the original cut before Guccione took over the film!! I am very curious to see the other versions of the film.
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