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Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (2024)

Directed by Tinto Brass

Overview

An extensive reconstruction of the notorious 1980 spectacle.  Caligula (1979) reimagined!  Using 96 hours of unseen footage, an “Ultimate Cut” was created, discarding every frame of the theatrical version.  Historian Thomas Negovan oversaw the project, which features enhanced visuals, AI-restored dialogue, and a new score.  Delayed by legal issues and Covid, it premiered at Cannes 2023, earning praise from McDowell and Mirren.

Rated NC-17 | Length 178 minutes

Actors

Malcolm McDowell | Helen Mirren | Peter O'Toole | Teresa Ann Savoy