Epic four-hour series about the rise of Octavius who succeeds Julius Caesar and tangles with Marc Anthony for control of the Roman empire and finally went on to become the emperor Augustus.
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- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
Santiago Cabrera | ... |
Octavius
(6 episodes, 2005)
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Vincent Regan | ... |
Marc Antony
(6 episodes, 2005)
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Emily Blunt | ... |
Camane
(6 episodes, 2005)
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James Frain | ... |
Brutus
(6 episodes, 2005)
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Jonathan Cake | ... |
Tyrannus
(6 episodes, 2005)
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Graham McTavish | ... |
General Rapax
(4 episodes, 2005)
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Clive Riche | ... |
Herteus
(4 episodes, 2005)
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... |
Panza
(4 episodes, 2005)
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Alan David | ... |
Quinitilius
(4 episodes, 2005)
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Christopher Egan | ... |
Agrippa
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Michael Maloney | ... |
Cassius
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Fiona Shaw | ... |
Fulvia
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Trudie Styler | ... |
Servilia
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Michael Byrne | ... |
Cicero
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Amanda Root | ... |
Noella
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Ian Bartholomew | ... |
Cimber
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Michael Culkin | ... |
Lucius
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Sylvia De Fanti | ... |
Moira
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Fillipo Reda | ... |
Piso
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Caroline Ashley | ... |
Titiana
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Julian Firth | ... |
Publius Claudius
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Inday Ba | ... |
Nila
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Amelia Curtis | ... |
Wife of Publius Claudius
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Stephanie Leonidas | ... |
Girlfriend
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Terence Maynard | ... |
Atticus
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Martin Marquez | ... |
General Crito
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Joe Hanley | ... |
Lagos
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Edoardo Trowse | ... |
Rough Youth
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Jean-Marie Paris | ... |
The Reterian
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Angel Turner | ... |
Gordiana
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Jonis Bashir | ... |
Drax
(3 episodes, 2005)
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Orla Brady | ... |
Atia
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Ed Stoppard | ... |
Sebastianus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Felix Dexter | ... |
Maximus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Ian Redford | ... |
Nobleman Marius
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Michael Jenn | ... |
Saturnicus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Robert Willox | ... |
Balthus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Stephen Graham | ... |
Bazzer
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Giannina Salvetti | ... |
Market Seller
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Anthony Souter | ... |
Slave Trader
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Luca Venantini | ... |
Fortunus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Dennis Haysbert | ... |
Magonius
(1 episode, 2005)
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Colm Feore | ... |
Caesar
(1 episode, 2005)
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Daniela Massetti | ... |
Lily
(1 episode, 2005)
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Cosetta Turco | ... |
Dancer
(1 episode, 2005)
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Bart Ruspoli | ... |
Principe
(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Mario Opinato | ... |
Sergeant at Arms
(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Jay Natelle | ... |
Soldier
(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Ian Ruskin | ... |
Voice Actor
(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Massimiliano Ubaldi | ... |
Centurion
(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Production Companies
- Filmmaster Productions (Production Service)
- Storyline Entertainment
- Touchstone Television
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Antena 3 Televisión (2006) (Spain) (tv)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (complete mini-series)
- Buena Vista Television (2004) (World-wide) (tv)
- Future Film (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Hallmark Channel Magyarország (2005) (Hungary) (tv)
- Hallmark Channel (2005) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Koch Media (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- RTL Klub Televízió (2008) (Hungary) (tv) (repeats)
- Savoy Film (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sonar Entertainment (II) (2005) (World-wide)
- Touchstone Television (2004) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Look Effects (digital visual effects)
- M.A.G. Special Effects (special effects)
- R!ot Pictures (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Technicolor (post-production facilities)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
The story is set in Rome around 44 B.C., just after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Octavius, aged 17, who was named heir by Caesar, is challenged by Marc Anthony. A civil war ensues, ending in a showdown between Octavius and Marc Anthony. Written by Justine Lewis |
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Taglines | Lust, Power and the Epic Battle for Rome See more » |
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Budget | $50,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | When shooting started, the series was supposed to be eight hours long. When it was clear, that the show was going to excessively run over budget, it was cut down to six hours. See more » |
Goofs | Horses are shown saddled with stirrups. These were unknown in the empire and only introduced to Europe hundreds of years later. See more » |
Movie Connections | Version of Augustus: The First Emperor (2003). See more » |
Quotes |
[Of Caesar]
Cassius: Who ever thought a God would hold so much blood? See more » |