The portrayal of Caesar (Kenneth Williams) leans heavily into paranoia, a far cry from the traditional heroic image. Fortunately, he has "Hengist" (Kenneth Connor), supposedly there to safeguard him. However, it turns out Hengist is actually a captured Briton who pledged protection—a case of mistaken identity revealing him to be an inept inventor, even more cowardly than his employer. Numerous plots unfold within the court of the queen (Amanda Barrie), who’s both charming and fond of milk baths, alongside Mark Antony (Sid James), Agrippa (Francis De Wolff), and Seneca (Charles Hawtrey), all scheming for survival, power grabs, and romantic entanglements—a perfect setting for this group to engage in chaotic antics. The line "Infamy, infamy - the've all got it infamy!" is certainly memorable, and this spirited take on things works quite well for ninety minutes. Visually, it’s appealing, with evidence of thoughtful writing, costumes, and sets (though noticeably constructed from polystyrene). The combined performance of the cast, supported by Joan Sims as the long-suffering Calpurnia in her usual brief but effective role, brought back memories of why this film series was occasionally worthwhile. It ranks among the better entries.
On October 4, 2026
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