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Grand Rapids Film Society presents Caligula: The Ultimate Cut featuring a Q&A with the films editor, Aaron Shaps!Shadowed by the murder of his entire family, the young, wary Caligula eliminates his devious adoptive grandfather and seizes control of the declining Roman Empire, descending into a spiral of depravity, destruction, and madness. This extensive reconstruction of the notorious 1979 spectacle restores the complete performances of Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren from an unprecedented amount of never-before-seen footage.
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirran, Teresa Ann Savoy
Genre: Drama | History
Country: Italy
Released: 2023
Runtime: 178 minutes
Rated: R (strong images of nudity and violence)
September 25th, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Movie: 7:00 PM
Tickets cost $2 more at the door, save time/money by buying online!
About Aaron Shaps
Aaron Shaps is a writer and editor whose work spans comic books, prose, film, and video games. Born and raised in Indiana, he has lived and worked in New York and California, and currently resides in the Chicago area. He served as the film editor on Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, the acclaimed reconstruction of the controversial 1979 film, and is the author of Caligula: The Official Story of the Film. Arrive early to purchase a signed copy of the book!
Grand Rapids Film Society and Wealthy Theatre do not provide advisories about subject matter or content as sensitivities and triggers can vary from person to person. Information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb, DoesTheDogDie.com, and general internet searches. Movies shown at Wealthy Theatre often may reflect the time when they were produced. They do not necessarily represent the views of GRFS, Wealthy Theatre, GRCMC, its staff, members, or volunteers.
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