Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ (1982)
"Deux heures moins le quart avant Jésus-Christ" (original title)

Director:

Jean Yanne

Writer:

Jean Yanne

Stars:

Coluche, Michel Serrault, Jean Yanne

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Coluche	...	Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet
Michel Serrault	...	César
Jean Yanne	...	Paulus
Françoise Fabian	...	Laetitia
Michel Auclair	...	Le consul Demetrius
Mimi Coutelier	...	Cléopâtre
Darry Cowl	...	Faucuius
Paul Préboist	...	Le gardien du lion
Daniel Emilfork	...	Tatouius
André Pousse	...	Un centurion
Michel Constantin	...	Le secutor
Philippe Clay	...	Le héraut
José Artur	...	Reginus
Yves Mourousi
Léon Zitrone

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

6 October 1982 (France)

Also Known As:

Die verrücktesten 90 Minuten vor Christi Geburt

Filming Locations:

Monastir, Tunisia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carthago Films S.a.r.l., Renn Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 93 min (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Ceasar as seen better days

Mediocre comedy set just before the arrival of Christ. Ceasar is preparing to receive Cleopatra. But the people is not happy with Ceasar's governance. There's some good scene, like the gladiators going on strike because they want better work conditions. Funny also to see that they had television at the time! Also, the advertisement during the circus. But there's also tasteless humor in this one. I mean, come on, the whole scene with Ceasar being gay. It's so typical of the bad taste comedies from the 80's. And the scene goes on, and on, and on. I almost fell asleep. Michel Serrault's talent is wasted as Ceasar. And Coluche's character is not too inspiring neither.

Out of 100, I give it 67. That's good for *½ out of ****.

Seen at home, in Toronto, on December 10th, 2002.