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Title: A magnificent portrayal of the decadence of the upper class
Review: This reproduction of the BBC series displays the perfectly chosen character actors for which the BBC is justly famous. The intrigues, murders of rivals to the throne through poisoning and outright slaughter, and the contrasting sanity of the handicapped protagonist linger in the viewer's thoughts long after watching the thirteen episodes (including a remarkable recreation of an earlier, aborted attempt to film the story starring Sir Charles Laughton and a pixieish Merle Oberon). This DVD provides an essential introduction to ancient Rome in a manner that is both educational and entertaining.
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