Yes, that’s Helen Mirren. Yes, that really happens. No, they don’t make them like this anymore.
Seek out the "Tinto Brass Cut" included on some region-free Blu-ray imports. It removes all hardcore footage, revealing a surprisingly stylish political satire. caligula 1979 blu ray
We tend to remember Caligula for the "Penthouse Pet" chaos (thanks, Bob Guccione), but the Blu-ray restoration forces you to watch McDowell’s face. Remastered in high definition, his descent from idealistic young emperor to depraved madman is terrifyingly intimate. Yes, that’s Helen Mirren
The production of Caligula was famously chaotic, leading to several vastly different versions of the film. Finding the right Blu-ray requires understanding these cuts: that’s Helen Mirren. Yes