Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999)

Inhabitants of the last unconquered village in Gaul (ancient France) use a magical potion to hold their independence from Roman invaders.

Director:

Claude Zidi

Writers:

René Goscinny (comic book), Albert Uderzo (comic book)

Stars:

Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christian Clavier	...	Astérix
Gérard Depardieu	...	Obélix
Roberto Benigni	...	Lucius Detritus
Michel Galabru	...	Abraracourcix
Claude Piéplu	...	Panoramix
Daniel Prévost	...	Prolix
Pierre Palmade	...	Assurancetourix
Laetitia Casta	...	Falbala
Arielle Dombasle	...	Mme Agecanonix
Sim	...	Agecanonix
Marianne Sägebrecht	...	Bonnemine
Gottfried John	...	Jules César
Jean-Pierre Castaldi	...	Caius Bonus
Jean-Roger Milo	...	Cetautomatix
Jean-Jacques Devaux	...	Ordralfabetix

Storyline

The well-known little village from the Asterix and Obelix-comic books is in trouble: It is the last place not controlled by Rome. When Tax collector Claudius Incorruptus does not get his money from the villagers, Julius Caesar himself comes to the place to see what's so special about their resistance. A special magic potion, prepared by the village's druid, gives incredible power to those who drink it. And Obelix, who fell into the pot as a child has been invincible ever since. With the help of Tullius Destructivus, an intrigeur, the Romans try to get Obelix and the druid into their hands in order to wipe the little village off the map, when the last potion of it's stock has been used up. But each individual also has some plans of his own...

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Plot Keywords:

based on comic book | magical potion | roman emperor | character name in title | village | 

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Taglines:

The Gauls are revolting!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Astérix, le site officiel Odeon Film AG

Country:

France Italy Germany

Language:

French German

Release Date:

3 February 1999 (France)

Also Known As:

Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

Filming Locations:

Brittany, France

Box Office

Budget:

FRF 274,620,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$304,245, 4 June 1999

Gross USA:

$1,644,060

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$101,644,060

Company Credits

Production Co:

AMLF, Bavaria Entertainment, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There were about 100 real spiders in this movie. The crew made them harmless by putting wax on their teeth. Each night they were counted. By the end of the movie some of them had escaped. Most died because of the cold, but one spider survived and was later found on the set. The local firefighters decided to keep the spider as a mascot.

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Goofs

In several scenes one can clearly see the scar tissue from a smallpox vaccine shot on Gérard Depardieu's upper arm.

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Quotes

Astérix: Look - the Man in the Iron Mask!
Obélix: Have they written that yet?

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Crazy Credits

This movie is dedicated to René Goscinny

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Connections

Followed by Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra (2002)

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Soundtracks

Les Blues du Business Man
Written by Luc Plamondon, Michel Berger

User Reviews

the fight of Galatians against the Roman empire

Depardieu is very hilarious in the role of Obelix while Clavier as Asterix is perfect in bringing laughter and joy.Detritus played by Begnini is depictive of the Roman marshall in an environment of Roman expansion.Brilliant comedy based on visual effects.Transformation of the cartoon series that will work well in bringing the spirit of the Roman era with the naivety of the Galatian people and their resistance against the external menace.If you read the cartoons,you will love this too.