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Julius Caesar
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About 1953 film by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Genres drama, historical
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Starring Marlon Brando, Deborah Kerr, Greer Garson, John Gielgud, James Mason, Edmond O'Brien, Michael Ansara, Louis Calhern
Music Miklós Rózsa
Runtime 120 min
Country United States
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