Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Colossus (1963, Peter Dews)
| Title | The Colossus |
|---|---|
| Year | 1963 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | Peter Dews |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 49 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Julius Caesar (teleplay) |
| Series | The Spread of the Eagle |
Description
The title for the series, "The Spread of the Eagle," came from the Roman eagle, "aloof, golden, and cruel," according to Producer/Director Peter Dews. The nine-part series included three of the Roman history plays—Coriolanus (59-61), Julius Caesar (221-23) and Antony and Cleopatra (14-16). For background and discussion, see number 14, above
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | Peter Dews |
|---|---|
| Producer | Peter Dews |
| Composer | Christopher Whelen |
| Costumes | Elizabeth Agombar |
| Makeup | Tommy Manderson |
| Production | Clifford Hatts |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell