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Listed below are a few of the videos we stock with a classical theme. The covers change at regular intervals and are here for illustration only. All prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax

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                            Spartacus Video    The powerful story of a gladiator-slave, who held Rome's legions at bay for four years with only an army of battle-trained slaves.
Directed by Stanley Kubric. Starring Kirk Douglas, Jean Simmons, Laurence Olivier
Running Time: 3 hrs 6 mins – Rating: PG 

Ben Hur Video  Winner of eleven Academy Awards. This biblical epic is made up from a huge cast and is best remembered for its breath-taking chariot race and superb scenery. Based on a novel by Lew Wallace. Includes the original theatrical trailer. Starring Charlton Heston
Running time: approx 213 mins – Rating: PG 

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Julius Caesar – Shakespeare Animated Tales Video  An animated version of the Shakespeare play 'Julius Caesar' which tells the story of Cassius' love for Brutus and the dictator Julius Caesar.
Running Time: 30 mins – Rating U

Julius Caesar Video  An adaptation of the Shakespeare play which brings to life the political in-fighting over Julius Caesar's lust for power in Rome.
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Starring Marlon Branno.
Running Time: 117 mins – Rating: U 

Alexander the Great Video  Starring Richard Burton in the heroic lead role, ably supported by a fine cast of distinguished British actors including Peter Cushing, Stanley Baker, Peter Wyngarde and Frederic March. The director Robert Rossen used over 6,000 real soldiers to re-enact the mighty battle scenes, and the film moves seamlessly from exciting action to vivid character portrayal.
Running time: approx 130 mins – Rating: U 

Quo Vadis Video  Focusing on the decline and decadence of the mighty Roman empire under its corrupt leader Nero. As well as the sight of Christians being fed to the lions, and scores of extras employed as Roman centurions, Quo Vadis is also memorable for its risque orgy scene. The union of an all star cast (led by an outstanding performance by British actor Sir Peter Ustinov in his portrayal of Nero) and lavish scenery and settings, has given this film its legendary reputation. Running time: approx 162 mins COLOUR/ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Asterix & Oberlix take on Caesar Video  Journey back 2000 years as Ancient France is on the brink of complete Roman invasion. Well, almost complete: one small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. It is here that Astérix and his friends are contentedly going about their usual business - fighting Romans and hunting wild boar. Yet when the ambitious Roman Emperor Detritus kidnaps the Druid Getafix in an attempt to reveal the secret of his magic potion, the heroes embark on an elaborate scheme to rescue their friend. Starring Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni and Christian Clavier, this Claude Zidi film brings Asterix to the big screen.
Running Time: 110 mins – Rating: PG 

Cleopatra Video  An epic which deals with the glory days of Cleopatra, Caesar and the Roman Empire. Starring Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Elizabeth Taylor. Running time: approx 248 mins – Rating PG

I Claudius (Parts I and II) Videos  BBC TV production based on Robert Graves’ classic novels.Starring Brian Blessed, John Hurt and Derek Jacobi Running time: approx 344 mins – Rating 15. 

I Claudius (Parts III and IV) Videos  BBC TV production based on Robert Graves’ classic novels.Starring Brian Blessed, John Hurt and Derek Jacobi. Running time: approx 308 mins – Rating 15 

Gladiator Video  The Ridley Scott production Starring Russel Crow that was one of the top films of 2000.
Forced intos lavery by the corrupt, incestuous heir to the throne, Roman general Maximus becomes a gladiator. His prowess in the arena will eventually lead him to Rome, the Colosseum and a vengeful showdown with the new emperor…Running Time; 2hrs 29mins – Rating: 15

Medea Video  Pier Paolo Pasilini’s Medea is a retelling of the Greek myth. A Guardian Critics Choice starring Maria Callas as Medea. In Italian with English Subtitles.
Running Time: 106 mins – Rating: PG  

Fall of the Roman Empire Video  Produced by Anthony Mann and starring Sophia Loren and Stephan Boyd. This classic film re-enacts the spectacular collapse of perhaps the greatest dominion the world has ever known. Pestilence, greed and corruption bring a once-proud empire to its knees.
Running Time: 174 mins - Rating: U

The Odyssey Video  The 1997 production by Andrei Konchalovsky, a special effects adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey.Running Time: 178 mins – Rating: 12

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