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Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

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Overview

In antique 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 small people who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.

Directed by Jean Yanne
Written by Jean Yanne
Produced by Claude Berri, Tarak Ben Ammar
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Top Cast

Coluche

Coluche

Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Jules César

Jean Yanne

Jean Yanne

Paulus

Françoise Fabian

Françoise Fabian

Laetitia

Michel Auclair

Michel Auclair

Consul Demetrius

Mimi Coutelier

Mimi Coutelier

Cléopâtre

Darry Cowl

Darry Cowl

Faucuius

Paul Préboist

Paul Préboist

Lion keeper

Daniel Emilfork

Daniel Emilfork

Tatouius

André Pousse

André Pousse

Centurion

Themes & Keywords

roman empiredemonstrationcatacombschariot racesatiregay clubparodycleopatraancient romeproduct placementconspiracypeplumnorth africaanachronismanalogyantiquityjulius caesar

About Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ is a comedy film released in 1982 exploring themes of roman empire, demonstration, catacombs, chariot race, satire, gay club. Directed by Jean Yanne, it stars Coluche, Michel Serrault, Jean Yanne. In antique 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 small people who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.

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