Caligula: The Ultimate Cut

43 years after the 1980 release of the notorious Roman Empire spectacle Caligula, producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan has realised the creators’ original vision with Caligula: The Ultimate Cut a version comprised of entirely never-before-seen footage shot in 1976 and edited over the past three years. The original writer was Gore Vidal and the original director, Tinto Brass, but both removed their names when their vision was severely compromised. This reconstruction was created from 4K scans of the original camera negatives and features for the very first time, the complete performances of Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren. It also presents a new animated opening sequence by Dave McKean (video games The Sandman, Arkham Asylum) and a new (synth-heavy) score by Troy Sterling Ties. Shadowed by the murder of his entire family, the young, wary Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) eliminates his devious adoptive grandfather (Peter O'Toole) and seizes control of the declining Roman Empire, descending into a spiral of depravity, destruction, and madness. A treatise on the corrupting influence of power, this extensive reconstruction reveals the complete performances of McDowell and Helen Mirren, as the promiscuous 'Caesonia', from an unprecedented amount of never-before-seen footage. Mirren’s role is greatly expanded from less than 20 minutes to almost an hour onscreen. ------ YEAR OF CELEBRATION 2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help! Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate HERE. Your contribution matters.Caligula: The Ultimate Cut showing at: August 9, 1:20 pm

Location: Glasgow Film TheatreBox Office opens 30 minutes before first screening, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow,, G3 6RB9

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Malcolm McDowell

Helen Mirren

Teresa Ann Savoy

Peter O'Toole

John Gielgud

Tinto Brass

Thomas Negovan

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut"