Asterix the Gaul (1967)

Gaul invaded! Asterix must save the Druid Getafix from the Romans.

Director:

Ray Goossens

Writers:

René Goscinny (comic), Albert Uderzo (comic)

Stars:

Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Pierre Tornade

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roger Carel	...	Astérix (voice)
Jacques Morel	...	Obélix (voice)
Pierre Tornade	...	Abraracourcix / Le marchand de boeufs (voice)
Jacques Jouanneau	...	Assurancetourix (voice)
Lucien Raimbourg	...	Panoramix (voice)
Pierre Trabaud	...	Caius Bonus (voice)
Bernard Lavalette	...	(voice)
Robert Vattier	...	(voice)
Michel Puterflam	...	(voice)
Maurice Chevit	...	(voice)
Georges Carmier	...	(voice)

Storyline

In the year 50 BC Gaul is occupied by the romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.

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Plot Keywords:

druid | potion | asterix | extraordinary strength | based on comic book | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

First appearance on the big screen of Astérix and Obélix.

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Goofs

In the UK version of the film, at the end you can see the English voice cast list, but it's actually Asterix and the Big Fight's voice cast.

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Alternate Versions

The film was redubbed in 1984 for its theatrical re-release in Germany. Hans Hessling (Asterix) and Edgar Ott (Obelix) were replaced by Frank Zander and Günter Pfitzmann. In addition, parts of the score were replaced.

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Connections

Followed by Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods (2014)

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Soundtracks

Je suis le marchand de boeufs

User Reviews

Not as good as the album...

I read the album then one day later I saw the film.

Now in comparison to the other albums Asterix the Gaul is no where near the best. But its still good. And with this film it is the same Asterix the Gaul is no where near as good as the other films but it is still good.

Maybe its the dubbing in the English language version but it just doesn't feel like it all came together. At times it was also confusing. They didn't explain or really animate the rapid hair growth of the Romans very well.

The animation is not great but Asterix fans and young children should like it...

Details

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

French

Release Date:

31 July 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Asterix och hans tappra galler

Filming Locations:

Studios Belvision, Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,325,312

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dargaud Films, Belvision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1