The film's humor centers on a classic case of mistaken identity. Totò pulls double duty as both the Roman General and his scoundrel lookalike brother, Totonno , a slave trader.
Totonno secretly replaces his famous brother during "delicate" political and romantic moments.
While the world was captivated by the massive, studio-breaking production of Hollywood's Cleopatra (1963) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Italy offered its own "grand" alternative. Released in the same year, is a brilliant, low-budget parody of the Hollywood epic . Directed by Fernando Cerchio , it serves as a masterclass in Italian "sword and sandal" satire, led by the legendary "Prince of Laughter," Totò . The Plot: A Tale of Two Brothers
Recensione Cinematografica: “Toto E Cleopatra” - Mark Mellon |
The film is packed with twisted dialogues and suggestive gags that play on the era's fascinations with sexuality and historical grandeur. A Star-Studded Italian Cast
The film's humor centers on a classic case of mistaken identity. Totò pulls double duty as both the Roman General and his scoundrel lookalike brother, Totonno , a slave trader.
Totonno secretly replaces his famous brother during "delicate" political and romantic moments.
While the world was captivated by the massive, studio-breaking production of Hollywood's Cleopatra (1963) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Italy offered its own "grand" alternative. Released in the same year, is a brilliant, low-budget parody of the Hollywood epic . Directed by Fernando Cerchio , it serves as a masterclass in Italian "sword and sandal" satire, led by the legendary "Prince of Laughter," Totò . The Plot: A Tale of Two Brothers
Recensione Cinematografica: “Toto E Cleopatra” - Mark Mellon |
The film is packed with twisted dialogues and suggestive gags that play on the era's fascinations with sexuality and historical grandeur. A Star-Studded Italian Cast