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Roman Horsemen in Canyon Set for Julius Caesar Shoot
In Bronson Canyon near Hollywood, a Roman legion and cavalry unit acted amid the Western scenery for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Julius Caesar directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The location, famed for westerns and Civil War clashes, hosted 750 actors and crew as Brando, Watson, Mason, and Gielgud faced off as Antony, Octavius, Brutus, and Cassius. Yakima Canutt coached the equestrians and warned against cowboy overacting.
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Canyon
Julius ‘Caesar
Philippi
Marlon Brando
Mark Antony
Douglas Watson
Octavius Caesar
James
Mason Bruotus
John Gielgud
Cassius
Yakims Canutt