The production features several notable performers from the Italian adult film industry of that era: as Cleopatra. Hakan Serbes as Antonio (Anthony). Roberto Malone . Francesco Malcom . Ursula Moore (uncredited).
The Love Nights of Anthony and Cleopatra (1996): A Cult Retrospective The Love Nights of Anthony and Cleopatra -1996-
The film's cinematography is breathtaking, with sweeping vistas of the ancient world, from the golden temples of Egypt to the majestic architecture of Rome. The costumes, sets, and props are meticulously crafted to transport viewers to a bygone era, immersing them in the opulence and grandeur of the ancient civilizations. The production features several notable performers from the
The Love Nights of Anthony and Cleopatra (also known as Antonio e Cleopatra Francesco Malcom
"We did," Mark said, reaching out to touch her shoulder.
Evidence suggests that in the same period, D’Amato or one of his protégés (like Mario Salieri) produced a softcore feature set in Ptolemaic Egypt. The lead actor was a statuesque American bodybuilder who had moved to Rome; the actress playing Cleopatra was a former Hungarian gymnast with striking amber eyes. When this film was bought for US distribution by a company like "Seduction Cinema" or "Erotic Video International," the original Italian title (likely something generic like Notte d’Amore ad Alessandria ) was retooled. Marketers ran a focus group: "What do people want?" They wanted Shakespearean pedigree and sleazy promise. Thus, The Love Nights of Anthony and Cleopatra was born.