
The Epic That Never Was
The story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Epic That Never Was
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1969-09-19
- Runtime: 74 minutes
- Rating: 6.714/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2896
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Charles Laughton
as Tiberius Claudius (archive footage)

Robert Graves
as Interviewee [original author]

Josef von Sternberg
as Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive footage)

Merle Oberon
as Interviewee / Messalina (archive footage)

Flora Robson
as Interviewee / Livia (archive footage)

Emlyn Williams
as Interviewee / Caligula (archive footage)

Eileen Corbett
as Interviewee [script girl]

John Armstrong
as Interviewee [costume designer]

Dirk Bogarde
as Narrator

John Abbott
as Himself – Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)
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The Epic That Never Was (I' Claudius)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Epic That Never Was?▼
The Epic That Never Was is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1969-09-19.
Who are the main actors in The Epic That Never Was?▼
The main cast includes Charles Laughton, Robert Graves, Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon, Flora Robson, .
Where can I watch The Epic That Never Was online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Epic That Never Was is available.
Is The Epic That Never Was based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Epic That Never Was?▼
The Epic That Never Was has an IMDb rating of 6.714/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Epic That Never Was?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Epic That Never Was?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Epic That Never Was filmed?▼
The Epic That Never Was was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Epic That Never Was?▼
The total runtime of The Epic That Never Was is 74 minutes.
Is The Epic That Never Was suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Epic That Never Was?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Epic That Never Was.
Does The Epic That Never Was have a post-credit scene?▼
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