Review of Cleopatra (1963) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 05 Jul 1989
Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) was brought in to salvage the runaway production (with the cost adjusted for inflation, it may still qualify for the title of Most Expensive Movie Ever Made); though his name stands alone on the credits, a lot of other hands contributed to the general muddle.
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This review of Cleopatra (1963) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 05 Jul 1989.
Cleopatra has generally received positive reviews.
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