DVD
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| Genre: |
Television
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| Director: |
Michael Apted, Alan Taylor, Mikael Salomon
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| Producer: |
Marco Valerio Pugini, Eleanor Moran, Frank Yablans, Todd London, Robert Papazian
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| Studio: |
Home Box Office Home Video
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| Release Date: |
8/15/2006
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| Length: |
800 min.
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| Cast: |
Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Kenneth Cranham, James Purefoy, Ciarán Hinds, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon
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| Rating: |
18A
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| Synopsis: |
Travel back to ancient Rome in this gritty and unforgiving look at at a brutal time when legends were made. The complete first season includes all 12 episodes, beginning in 52 BC, as Gaius Julius Caesar completes his conquest of Gaul after eight years of war and prepares to return with his army to Rome. Caesar's impending return brings despair to the city's ruling patricians, who fear his homecoming will disrupt the status quo and threaten the extravagant prosperity they've enjoyed at the expense of the lower class. The critically acclaimed series also takes a look at the more human side of life in the ancient city, focusing on love and tragedies found in the lives of both higher and lower classes of Roman society.
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| Language: |
English/French
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| DVD Features: |
- Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
- 12 episodes on six discs
- Friends, Romans, Countrymen: Introduction to the characters of Rome
- All Roads Lead to Rome: interactive onscreen guide prepared by the series' historical consultant, Jonathan Stamp
- Shot x Shot: Caesar's Triumph--detailing the production of the epic Episode 10 triumph scene
- Shot x Shot: Gladiator--A closer look at the thrilling Episode 11 fight sequence
- The Rise of Rome--Behind-the-scenes featurette on sets, wardrobe, and actors' boot camp
- Photo gallery with over 50 never-before-seen images
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