This jocular spoof of Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA is filled with numerous puns, plots, and double-meanings. Ancient history was never so much fun. The film stars Amanda... more
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Advantages: Funny, good characters and performances, family friendly Disadvantages: Old hat to some
Carry on Cleo is one of the 29 comedy films of the British series of low budget films which were made between 1958 and 1978. This offering was released in 1964, was the eighth one made and is one of my favourites. It was made in full colour at Pinewood Studios, England, and utilised some of the set of the epic Cleopatra film which starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
As usual the cast has some of the regular cast from the Carry on Films. ... ...puns but they are fun. Carry on Cleo has a plot which very loosely follows some of History and is padded out with the usual nonsense. Is Carry On Cleo Recommended?
Yes I always enjoy this film and I have seen it plenty of times. It has the usual elements of farce and pantomime but is somewhat of a classic, I feel. It has the vestal virgins as the young and busty female attraction but without becoming too crude and cringe worthy for example.
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Actor(s): Joan Sims, Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Jim Dale, Amanda Barrie
Director(s): Gerald Thomas
Genre: Comedy
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1965
Running Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
Franchise Name: Carry On
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Julius Caesar has a bad day whilst Mark Anthony improves his relations with Cleopatra. More carry-ons in ancient Egypt!
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT; ELEVATION SALES; TECHNICOLOR DIST. SERVICES
Release date: 29/01/2007
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: OPTD 0711
Barcode: 5060034577652
DVD Description
This jocular spoof of Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA is filled with numerous puns, plots, and double-meanings. Ancient history was never so much fun. The film stars Amanda Barrie, Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims, and other Carry On regulars.
Languages
Main Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Trailer
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital
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