Dame Elizabeth Taylor's life had been threatened after the Vatican had denounced her scandalous relationship with Richard Burton. During the filming of Cleopatra's entrance into Rome, the thousands of Roman Catholics who were extras became a serious concern. Soldiers packing guns lined the streets with barriers and cables to prevent an assassination. As Taylor came through the arch, the crowd broke through the barriers and cables. But as Taylor and the movie crew feared for her life, she realized that they were shouting "Bacio Liz!! Bacio Liz", declaring their love for the actress. Instead of remaining in the highly strung character of Cleopatra, Taylor began to cry and thank the crowd as she blew kisses, and the scene had to be reshot.

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