Plot: After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius.
Alternative Plot: Shakespeare's Mark Antony (Charlton Heston) neglects his duties and is tragically undone by his mistress, queen of Egypt (Hildegard Neil).
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