Stars: Charles Laughton, John Hurt, Merle Oberon, Brian Blessed, Emlyn Williams,
Derek Jacobi
Director: Josef Von
Sternberg, Herbert Wise
I, Claudius ranks among the most acclaimed productions in BBC history. Tracing the
lives of several Roman emperors, it’s an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery
and murderous intrigue set in one of history’s most fascinating eras. Bearing witness to
the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have marked him a fool – yet whom
prophesies have foretold will one day rule Rome.
Also included is a unique documentary feature, The Epic That Never Was, a remarkable
behind-the-scenes look at Alex Korda’s ill-fated 1937 screen adaptation of I, Claudius. Starring Merle
Oberon and Charles Laughton and narrated by Dirk Bogarde, the chronicle of this uncompleted masterpiece is an
unforgettable coda to one of greatest stories ever told.
Format: Full Screen
Special Features: Documentaries, Interactive Menus, Behind-the-scenes Footage, Scene Access
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