A reputedly faithful cinematic depiction of the historical events of Caligula's Rome, including the decadence and debauchery that marked his reign. This notorious release has faced rather hysterical hostility from would-be censors. Financed by Penthouse Magazine magnate Bob Guccione, who was accused of inserting hardcore sex scenes after completing photography with the impressive and esteemed cast of British actors. Contains graphic sex and violence. The R-rated version is shorter by 53 minutes!

"Caligula" is Bob Guccione's star-studded pornographic look into the world of Ancient Rome. It depicts the lusty and demented Caesar Caligula during his short-lived stint as Emperor of the mighty Roman Empire. While in power, Caligula had an affair with his sister and forced senators' wives to prostitute themselves. Caligula was finally assassinated by his own officers and replaced with his dim-witted cousin Claudius.

Theatrical Release: February 1, 1980.

This film originally received an "R" rating from the MPAA, but it surrendered its rating a year later, and is now officially "Unrated."

Writer Gore Vidal and director Giovanni Tinto Brass both took their names off the credits after the completion of the film. The credits are: "adapted from an original screenplay by Gore Vidal" and "principal photography by Tinto Brass." Additional pornographic scenes were helmed by Guccione himself.

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region ABC
Keep Case
2-Disc Set
Widescreen 2.00
Audio:
DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 3.0 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital 1.0 - English
Dolby Digital 1.0 - English
Subtitles - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Additional Footage - Alternate Film Pre-Release Version
Audio Commentary - Malcolm McDowell, Actor; Helen Mirren, Actor; Ernest Volkman,
Writer
Behind The Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Documentary - THE MAKING OF CALIGULA (2)
Interviews/ Video - Tinto Brass, Director; John Steiner, Actor; Lori Wagner, Actor
Trailers - Theatrical Trailers
Text/Photo Galleries:
Photos - Never-Before-Seen Set Photographs
Additional Product:
Booklet - Liner Notes
DVD-ROM:
Additional Text - 1. Gore Vidal Original Screenplay
2. Penthouse Magazine Features (3)
3. Bob Guccione Interview
4. Press Kit Notes
5. Crew Bio / Filmographies

Distributor Notes: The decadent side of high definition! Before Rome... Before Gladiator... The most controversial film of all time as you've never experienced it before! Combining lavish spectacle and award-winning stars, this landmark production was shrouded in secrecy since its first day of filming. Now, this unprecedented edition presents a more revealing Caligula than ever before, with a high-definition transfer from negative elements and hours of never-before-seen bonus material!

Source: Image Entertainment Inc.

Malcolm McDowell: British Actor
John Gielgud: British Actor/Author, ARTHUR (1981)
Peter O'Toole: Actor, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Helen Mirren: British Actress

Tinto Brass: DIRECTOR\"CALIGULA"