--- product_id: 51761599 title: "Cleopatra" price: "KSh4893" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51761599-cleopatra store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Cleopatra **Price:** KSh4893 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cleopatra - **How much does it cost?** KSh4893 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51761599-cleopatra) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The opulence and grandeur of Cleopatra has never been more glorious as it comes to Blu-ray for the very first time in this 2 disc edition. Elizabeth Taylor stars as the glamorous and cunning queen of Egypt who meets her match in Mark Antony, played by Richard Burton. Their passionate romance could decide the fate of the world's greatest empires.NOTE: After the intro on Cleopatra there is an Overture, a scene in which its a still screen with music playing over it Review: Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra - For me this film is a bit of a blast from the past. I remember it from the 70s and early 80s when it was the topic of conversations for a week after every TV screening. The DVD version I purchased (3 disc set) presents it with a run time of just over four hours (which apparently is longer than the original theatrical release) but just right for another long lonely night in during the current lockdown situation. The feature film comes on disc one and two, and in this case it's a good thing it's split. There is an entracte around the two hour mark and it's a welcome chance to get refreshments before you insert disc two. Also, it's a natural break in the story. Part one tells the story of Cleopatra and Caesar, in part two it's the more complicated and vastly more interesting story of Antony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor is dazzling as Cleopatra. For me this will forever be her most iconic role. I'm even prepared to forgive the incongruous high heels she wears. Rex Harrison makes for a dignified if rather theatrical Caesar. But whereas in my younger days it was all about the glamourous leading lady, on this recent revisiting of the film it was Richard Burton's performance as Antony that impressed me most. He really was a wonderful actor. Also nice to see Martin Landau in a very substantial supporting role as Rufio. And if you look closely, and at the right time, you can even spot Desmond Llewelyn (Bond's Q) as a Roman senator. Visually the film is dazzling with grandiose sets, costumes and make up. A real spectacle on an epic scale. The high point must surely be Cleopatra's entrance in Rome on that immense Sphinx throne pullled by Egyptian slaves. It's mindboggling. And back in the 60s in the years before cgi this was all built and done for real. The film is presented in widescreen format. Picture and sound quality are very nice, the colours are vibrant and subtitles are available for those who may need them. The bonus material on the third disc is plentiful and for me a welcome addition to a film I fondly remember from my youth. There may be better and historically more accurate films about the iconic Egyptian queen, but for me this is still the most enjoyable version. Loved seeing it again. Review: The ALL-TIME IMMORTAL AND GREATEST QUEEN CLEOPATRA - If you're searching for the best ever Cleopatra movie, then your search ends right here. This just happens to be the greatest CLEOPATRA of ALL-TIME!!! Why? Not just for the lavish and outstanding sets, cinematic effects, exotic eye-catching costumes but because of the all-star cast, headed by Dearest Respected Elizabeth Taylor and Dearest Respected Richard Burton, the best looking married couple in Hollywood. If there's ONE EPIC I watch this Christmas, it will be this one. I love and respect both Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. I am a HUGE FAN of theirs, even today. Superb actors! Thank you to desertcart and to the Seller. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005QV2OV6 | | Actors | Elizabeth Taylor, Martin Landau, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton, Roddy McDowall | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 2.20:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 977 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 29 in Historical (DVD & Blu-ray) 80 in Fantasy (DVD & Blu-ray) 321 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Country of origin | Poland | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,444) | | Director | Joseph L. Mankiewicz | | Dubbed: | French, Portuguese, Spanish | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 5039036049474 | | Language | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | Media Format | Blu-ray, PAL | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 1.57 x 16.79 x 13.59 cm; 100 g | | Release date | 30 Jan. 2012 | | Run time | 4 hours and 11 minutes | | Studio | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Elizabeth Taylor, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Martin Landau, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton, Roddy McDowall - **Format:** Blu-ray, PAL - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 4 hours and 11 minutes ## Images ![Cleopatra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LQjOCUM7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra *by C***A on 24 October 2020* For me this film is a bit of a blast from the past. I remember it from the 70s and early 80s when it was the topic of conversations for a week after every TV screening. The DVD version I purchased (3 disc set) presents it with a run time of just over four hours (which apparently is longer than the original theatrical release) but just right for another long lonely night in during the current lockdown situation. The feature film comes on disc one and two, and in this case it's a good thing it's split. There is an entracte around the two hour mark and it's a welcome chance to get refreshments before you insert disc two. Also, it's a natural break in the story. Part one tells the story of Cleopatra and Caesar, in part two it's the more complicated and vastly more interesting story of Antony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor is dazzling as Cleopatra. For me this will forever be her most iconic role. I'm even prepared to forgive the incongruous high heels she wears. Rex Harrison makes for a dignified if rather theatrical Caesar. But whereas in my younger days it was all about the glamourous leading lady, on this recent revisiting of the film it was Richard Burton's performance as Antony that impressed me most. He really was a wonderful actor. Also nice to see Martin Landau in a very substantial supporting role as Rufio. And if you look closely, and at the right time, you can even spot Desmond Llewelyn (Bond's Q) as a Roman senator. Visually the film is dazzling with grandiose sets, costumes and make up. A real spectacle on an epic scale. The high point must surely be Cleopatra's entrance in Rome on that immense Sphinx throne pullled by Egyptian slaves. It's mindboggling. And back in the 60s in the years before cgi this was all built and done for real. The film is presented in widescreen format. Picture and sound quality are very nice, the colours are vibrant and subtitles are available for those who may need them. The bonus material on the third disc is plentiful and for me a welcome addition to a film I fondly remember from my youth. There may be better and historically more accurate films about the iconic Egyptian queen, but for me this is still the most enjoyable version. Loved seeing it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ALL-TIME IMMORTAL AND GREATEST QUEEN CLEOPATRA *by S***X on 6 December 2025* If you're searching for the best ever Cleopatra movie, then your search ends right here. This just happens to be the greatest CLEOPATRA of ALL-TIME!!! Why? Not just for the lavish and outstanding sets, cinematic effects, exotic eye-catching costumes but because of the all-star cast, headed by Dearest Respected Elizabeth Taylor and Dearest Respected Richard Burton, the best looking married couple in Hollywood. If there's ONE EPIC I watch this Christmas, it will be this one. I love and respect both Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. I am a HUGE FAN of theirs, even today. Superb actors! Thank you to Amazon and to the Seller. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A magnificent true story - starring real life husband and wife Elizabeth Burton and Richard Taylor; in their first film together *by L***X on 28 May 2018* Cleopatra is an epic, historical, drama, spanning over four hours. It was the most expensive film made up to that point, almost bankrupted 20th Century Fox and won many 1963 Golden Globes and Academy Awards, including 'Best Picture'. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor and her ex husband, now also deceased, chronic alcoholic, Richard Burton. Having seen her biography on Amazon Prime Video, which details how Taylor met Burton filming Cleopatra, in which they played the lead role and her lover, Marc Anthony, I bought the film. She almost died from a serious illness during the production and they had to take a break. You can see a scar on her neck, from a life saving operation she had to have. As the cost suggests, it really is a theatrical masterpiece, in colour. So vivid and ahead of its time in cinematography, I would liken it to Baz Luhrman's, Romeo and Juliet in atmosphere and wow factor. I also like how Taylor and Burton genuinely fell in love, leaving their real life spouses as a result of acting together and creating this magnificent, real life, fairy tale. The film clearly captivated and moved them, which is quite special and a privelidge to see. I am a fan of true love, people who pursue it, making mistakes, becoming almost Shakespearean tragedy characters in the process. After all we are only human and if we all stagnated society would never evolve and adapt; art would cease to shock and amaze it would merely exist like a meal of meat and three veg. I believe from a historical perspective, Cleopatra will remain a revered and respected piece of art, because not only does it give you a glimpse of the past and a real look at the clothes people wore, food people ate, architecture, festivities, attitudes towards sex, marriage, children, war, global control and the role of women 48 BC, but the methods of filming and use of cinematography are fascinating and different to see, evoking a sense of childhood nostalgia, I miss when inhaling Rom Coms on repeat. A masterpiece I shall watch many times more. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51761599-cleopatra](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51761599-cleopatra) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*