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The Epic That Never Was

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: 0.7743
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

as Tiberius Claudius (archive footage)

Robert Graves

Robert Graves

as Interviewee [original author]

Josef von Sternberg

Josef von Sternberg

as Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive footage)

Merle Oberon

Merle Oberon

as Interviewee / Messalina (archive footage)

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

as Interviewee / Livia (archive footage)

Emlyn Williams

Emlyn Williams

as Interviewee / Caligula (archive footage)

Eileen Corbett

Eileen Corbett

as Interviewee [script girl]

John Armstrong

John Armstrong

as Interviewee [costume designer]

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

as Narrator

John Abbott

John Abbott

as Himself – Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Epic That Never Was (I' Claudius)

External Links

Keywords

movie businessarchive footagedocumentarycancelled film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Epic That Never Was?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Epic That Never Was?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Epic That Never Was filmed?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Epic That Never Was is 74 minutes.

Is The Epic That Never Was suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Epic That Never Was?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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