The Gauls have the chance to become the new masters of the Roman empire if they can solve twelve tasks set by Julius Cesar.
Entertainment news, trailer drops, and photos abound at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con. Check out IMDb's coverage, featuring Kevin Smith as captain of the IMDboat, July 19 to 22.
Related News
-
Asterix feature animation in the works with Snd
17 May 2017 | ScreenDaily -
Gibson, DiCaprio, and Vikings, Hell Yeah!
14 December 2009 | WeAreMovieGeeks.com
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
2 wins.
See more awards »
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Astérix et Cléopâtre
(1968)
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Directors:
René Goscinny,
Albert Uderzo
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Jacques Morel,
Micheline Dax
Astérix chez les Bretons
(1986)
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Director:
Pino Van Lamsweerde
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Pierre Tornade,
Graham Bushnell
Astérix le Gaulois
(1967)
Animation
|
Action
|
Adventure
Director:
Ray Goossens
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Jacques Morel,
Pierre Tornade
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Directors:
Gaëtan Brizzi,
Paul Brizzi
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Pierre Tornade,
Pierre Mondy
Astérix et le coup du menhir
(1989)
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Director:
Philippe Grimond
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Pierre Tornade,
Henri Labussière
Asterix in America
(1994)
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Director:
Gerhard Hahn
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Pierre Tornade,
Henri Labussière
Astérix et les Vikings
(2006)
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Directors:
Stefan Fjeldmark,
Jesper Møller
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Lorànt Deutsch,
Sara Forestier
Animation
|
Adventure
|
Comedy
Directors:
Louis Clichy,
Alexandre Astier
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Lorànt Deutsch,
Laurent Lafitte
Animation
|
Comedy
|
Family
Directors:
René Goscinny,
Henri Gruel, and 2 more credits »
Stars:
Roger Carel,
Georges Atlas,
Daniel Ceccaldi
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Family
Director:
Claude Zidi
Stars:
Christian Clavier,
Gérard Depardieu,
Roberto Benigni
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Family
Director:
Alain Chabat
Stars:
Gérard Depardieu,
Christian Clavier,
Jamel Debbouze
Astérix aux jeux olympiques
(2008)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Family
Directors:
Frédéric Forestier,
Thomas Langmann
Stars:
Gérard Depardieu,
Clovis Cornillac,
Benoît Poelvoorde
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Roger Carel | ... | Astérix / Les 2 sénateurs (voice) | |
 |
Jacques Morel | ... | Obélix (voice) |
|
|
Pierre Tornade | ... | Abraracourcix (voice) |
|
|
Henri Labussière | ... | Le réceptionniste (voice) |
| Jean Martinelli | ... | César (voice) | |
|
|
Pascal Mazzotti | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Lawrence Riesner | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Claude Dasset | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Roger Lumont | ... | Cylindrique le Germain, prof de karaté allemand (voice) |
|
|
Gérard Hernandez | ... | Le vénérable du sommet (voice) |
|
|
Henri Virlojeux | ... | Panoramix / Iris (voice) |
|
|
Nicole Vervil | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Jacques Hilling | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Henri Poirier | ... | (voice) |
|
|
Mary Mongourdin | ... | (voice) |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
When Julius Cesar fears, that he will probably never be able to defeat the gaulic village of Asterix and his friends, he has the idea of offering the Gauls a deal: if they are able to solve twelve tasks that he selected, he will hand over the Roman empire to them. If not, they have to submit. Written by Michael Zink
Taglines:
Twelve mighty tasks to prove the Gauls are gods or mortals!Certificate:
See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Release Date:
17 November 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Near the end of the movie you can notice the sign "Via Asterixa" (this is a reference to Roman road "Via Latina"). See more »Goofs
When Julius Caesar lists the Twelve Labours of Hercules, several of them are wrong, namely Hercules killing Geryones and Diomedes and Hercules freeing Theseus from the underworld. Hercules killed Geryones while having to steal his cows; when Hercules had to steal Diomedes's men-eating horses he fed Diomedes to the horses; Hercules went into the underworld to capture the multi-headed dog Cerberus, during which he also rescued the captive Theseus. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
Explore popular sci-fi movies and TV shows available to stream with Prime Video.
I've been laughing at "The Twelve Tasks of Asterix" for about 20 years now. Early on, I laughed hardest at the slapstick comedy segments. Now, I laugh hardest at the history-based jokes and sly sexual references. So you see, like all the best children's entertainment, this can be enjoyed on several different levels - some for the kiddies, some for the adults.
(The slapstick comedy is still cool to my adult self, by the way. Nothing beats watching an unruly mob of Gaulish villagers tear through a phalanx of hapless Roman dudes...)
The plot is very episodic, centering around the efforts of wily Asterix and oafish Obelix to perform twelve tasks and, if successful, become gods in the eyes of the Romans. Inevitably, some of the tasks are more interesting than others. The best one is set in the Place That Sends You Mad, a spot-on satire of bureaucracy and red tape. Probably the lamest task involves alligators and an invisible string, but even that's okay.
The animators did an excellent job capturing the style of the Asterix comic books. Oddly enough, though, the quality of the drawing is variable. Sometimes the characters look quite rough and sketchy, and other times the lines are much cleaner. However, the task set in the Beast's cave is undeniably very well-animated and even a bit creepy.
The ending is outrageous, and therefore brilliant. It brings the Asterix saga to a satisfying close (of course, the little guy's adventures continue in various formats). Speaking of the ending, pay especially close attention to Caius Tiddleus's cup when he's getting tickled by the priestess in the closing moments. It's a good, naughty sight gag.
This movie was my first exposure to Asterix, and thus I have a soft spot for it. Sentiment aside, though, I do think it's easily the best of the Asterix films, and is only rivaled by the very best comic adventures. Hey, I honestly haven't got tired of it during these twenty-odd years of occasional viewing - that's about the best endorsement I can give a film!