The Epic That Never Was
Watch TrailerThe story of the aborted 1937 filming of "I, Claudius", starring Charles Laughton, with all of its surviving footage.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1969 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Bill Duncalf |
| Runtime | 74 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Epic That Never Was has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1969. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Charles Laughton
Tiberius Claudius (archive footage)
Robert Graves
Interviewee [original author]
Josef von Sternberg
Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive footage)
Merle Oberon
Interviewee / Messalina (archive footage)
Flora Robson
Interviewee / Livia (archive footage)
Emlyn Williams
Interviewee / Caligula (archive footage)
Eileen Corbett
Interviewee [script girl]
John Armstrong
Interviewee [costume designer]
Dirk Bogarde
Narrator
John Abbott
Himself – Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)
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