As an epic produced over 60 years ago, it's a visual masterpiece with fine performances from the stellar cast. Where it falls down are the major historical inaccuracies. For example, at the end of the film, Octavian (Augustus Caesar) murders Caesarion, the son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. There is no mention of Antony's and Cleopatra's three children who Octavian took back to Rome to be brought up by Antony's widow, Octavia. They were treated as Patricians and their names were;
Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene II and Ptolemy Philadephus.
In addition, the death of Pompey Magnus is totally different from reality.
In addition, the death of Pompey Magnus is totally different from reality.
