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Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
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Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

1982-10-06 · 82 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

In ancient Rome, a simple pepboy for chars becomes involved in a coup against Cesar. Rahatlocum is a North African Roman colony where Julius Caesar came to spend an expensive holiday. The revolt rumbles among the locals who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.

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Directors
Jean Yanne
Production companies
Carthago Films, Renn Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

ColucheColucheBen-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet
Michel SerraultMichel SerraultJules César
Jean YanneJean YannePaulus
Françoise FabianFrançoise FabianLaetitia
Michel AuclairMichel AuclairConsul Demetrius
Mimi CoutelierMimi CoutelierCléopâtre
Darry CowlDarry CowlFaucuius
Paul PréboistPaul PréboistLion keeper
Daniel EmilforkDaniel EmilforkTatouius
André PousseAndré PousseCenturion
Michel ConstantinMichel ConstantinSecutor Flavien Magister
Philippe ClayPhilippe ClayHerald of the arena
José ArturJosé ArturReginus
Yves MourousiYves MourousiNews presenter
Léon ZitroneLéon ZitronePresenter of the circus games
Valérie MairesseValérie MairesseProstitute
Jean-Pierre DravelJean-Pierre DravelGuardian
Daniel LalouxDaniel LalouxGuardian
Paul MerceyPaul MerceyMerchant
MoustacheMoustacheEmir

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