“Cleopatra” Was The Most Expensive Film Ever Made
The feisty female Pharaoh has most famously been portrayed on the silver screen by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film, “Cleopatra.” Its budget soared from $2 million to a staggering $44 million, including approximately $200,000 for Taylor’s costumes. It was the most expensive movie ever made at the time and still remains one of the priciest movies in history.