Augustus: The First Emperor

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Old and ill, Augustus, the man who changed the fortunes and destiny of an empire by completing Julius Caesar's project, recounts the two most important phases of his life: his rise to power and his fight against the pressure of his family.

Released: Dec 29, 2003

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Peter O'Toole

Augustus Caesar

Vittoria Belvedere

Julia

Ken Duken

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

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