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Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)

6.9/10 · 1,052 votes 1h 12m ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#16 of 22 films from 1968 #999 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo · Written by Pierre Tchernia

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Overview

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

Cast

Roger Carelas Astérix (voice)
Jacques Morelas Obélix (voice)
Micheline Daxas Cléopâtre (voice)
Jacques Balutinas (voice)
Jacques Bodoinas (voice)
Maurice Chevitas (voice)
Pierre Tornadeas (voice)
Claude Dassetas (voice)
Pierre Garinas (voice)
Olivier Hussenotas (voice)
Jacques Jouanneauas (voice)
Bernard Lavaletteas (voice)
Rodolphe Marcillyas (voice)
Joël Noëlas (voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 19, 1968
Runtime72 min (1h 12m) — shorter as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
Original titleAstérix et Cléopâtre
LanguageFR
Box office$1,090,041
IMDbtt0062687

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Questions

How long is Asterix and Cleopatra?
Asterix and Cleopatra runs 72 minutes (1h 12m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Asterix and Cleopatra worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,052 votes, which places it #16 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 32%) and #999 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Asterix and Cleopatra?
Asterix and Cleopatra was directed by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976).
Who stars in Asterix and Cleopatra?
Roger Carel as Astérix (voice); Jacques Morel as Obélix (voice); Micheline Dax as Cléopâtre (voice); Jacques Balutin as (voice); Jacques Bodoin as (voice); Maurice Chevit as (voice).
Where can I watch the trailer for Asterix and Cleopatra?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/70511.

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