Augustus: The First Emperor(2003)
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.
Movie: Augustus: The First Emperor
Top 10 Billed Cast
Augustus Caesar
Julia
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Julius Caesar
Gaius Maecenas
Livia Drusilla
Gaius Octavius
Cleopatra
Young Livia
Cicero
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