Germanikus (2004)
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
Cast
- Gerhard Polt - Germanikus
- Gisela Schneeberger - Tusnelda
- Rufus Beck - Prefect
- Aïssatou Thiam - Saba
- Anke Engelke - Mrs. Senator
- Bernhard Hoëcker - Roman Salesman
- Hilmi Sözer - Roman Slave Hunter
- Manfred Lehmann - Sejanus
- Martin Schneider - Figaro Nino
- Tom Gerhardt - Almosius
Screenplay
- Gerhard Polt (Screenplay)
- Franco Ferrini (Screenplay)
- Hans Weth (Screenplay)
- Hanns Christian Müller (Screenplay)
Themes
Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest
Keywords
gladiator, roman empire, emperor, ancient rome, ancient world
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Germanikus about?
- The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
- Who directed Germanikus?
- Germanikus was directed by Hanns Christian Müller.
- Who stars in Germanikus?
- Germanikus stars Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Aïssatou Thiam, Anke Engelke, Bernhard Hoëcker.
- How long is Germanikus?
- Germanikus has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Germanikus?
- Germanikus is a Comedy film.
- Where was Germanikus produced?
- Germanikus was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Germanikus?
- The themes of Germanikus include: Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest.