Julius Caesar is a 1953 English-language Biography Drama motion picture written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and William Shakespeare. The movie is directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and produced by John Houseman. Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans murder Caesar, because they believe his ambition will lead to tyranny. The people of Rome are on their side until Antony, Caesar's right-hand man, makes a moving speech. The conspirators are driven from Rome, and two armies are formed: one side following the conspirators; the other, Antony. Antony has the superior force, and surrounds Brutus and Cassius, but they kill themselves to avoid capture. Written by John Oswalt. Julius caesar features Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud, Louis Calhern, Edmond O'brien, Greer Garson and Irene Tedrow. The music was composed by Mikl S R Zsa. Cinematography was done by Joseph Ruttenberg and editing by John Dunning. The movie has a running time of 121 minutes. It was released on 4th June 1953 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. Julius Caesar was made on a budget of $2 million and at the box office it grossed only $0 million. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.