Synopsis

No credits. Scene opens on the steps of the Capitol where a soothsayer is speaking to the court. Caesar leaves with Marc Antony whilst Cassius is seen plotting with another man. Cut to athletics scene where Marc Antony wins the race and offers the crown three times to Caesar. Caesar leaves the stadium with Marc Antony. Cassius is seen persuading Brutus to join their conspiracy. The conspirators meet in Brutus' garden. His wife is worried. Calpurnia tells Caesar of a dream she has had and tries to persuade him not to go to the Capitol. However, the conspirators arrive and accompany him. The soothsayer has prepared a letter for Caesar telling him to beware Brutus and stay away from Cassius and Casca. He goes to the Capitol but Caesar will not take his message. Caesar is murdered by the mob and Brutus goes out to address the people. The body of Caesar is brought before the people and Marc Antony delivers his speech that turns the people against the conspirators. Cuts to a scene at an army camp. Inside Brutus' tent, he and Cassius argue but they resolve their differences and drink together. Cassius leaves and a harpist attends Brutus but is soon asleep. Brutus then has a vision of Caesar who warns him of his imminent death. Brutus is distraught. The conspirators lead their armies into battle. In defeat, Cassius makes his servant kill him and Brutus falls on his sword. Marc Antony takes the corpse and it is burnt on a pyre (824ft). (Shotlist)