Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ (1982)
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.
Director: Jean Yanne
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 6, 1982
Cast
- Coluche - Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet
- Michel Serrault - Jules César
- Jean Yanne - Paulus
- Françoise Fabian - Laetitia
- Michel Auclair - Consul Demetrius
- Mimi Coutelier - Cléopâtre
- Darry Cowl - Faucuius
- Paul Préboist - Lion keeper
- Daniel Emilfork - Tatouius
- André Pousse - Centurion
Screenplay
- Jean Yanne
- Jean Yanne (Screenplay)
Music: Jean Yanne, Raymond Alessandrini
Cinematography: Mario Vulpiani
Editing: Gérard Hardy, Hervé de Luze
Production: Carthago Films, Renn Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films
Keywords
roman empire, demonstration, catacombs, chariot race, satire, gay club, parody, cleopatra, ancient rome, product placement, conspiracy, peplum, north africa, anachronism, analogy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ about?
- 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.
- Who directed Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ?
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ was directed by Jean Yanne.
- Who stars in Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ?
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ stars Coluche, Michel Serrault, Jean Yanne, Françoise Fabian, Michel Auclair, Mimi Coutelier.
- How long is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ?
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ?
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ is a Comedy film.
- Where was Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ produced?
- Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ?
- The themes of Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ include: Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films.