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Finally re-released - the first live action Asterix film - so slapstick, even if you do not understand all the French being spoken, you will laugh! 1999 film directed by Claude Zidi. 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...
Stars Gérard Depardieu as Obélix, Christian Clavier as Astérix and Roberto Benigni (Life is Beautiful) as Lucius Detritus (Tullius Destructivus). Rated PG, 110 minutes.
French only audio track and optional French subtitles.
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