Asterix the Gaul

1967 1h 8m FR

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6.5

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6.6

IMDB

★6.5TMDB · 827★6.6IMDB · 12,707

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roger Carel
Astérix / Caligulaminus (voice)
Jacques Morel
Obelix (voice)
Pierre Tornade
Abraracourcix / le marchand de bœufs / Caius Bonus (voice)
Lucien Raimbourg
Panoramix (voice)
Pierre Trabaud
Marcus Sacapus (voice)
Bernard Lavalette
le narrateur (voice)
Robert Vattier
(voice)
Georges Carmier
(voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ray Goossens
Writers: Willy Lateste, Jos Marissen, László Molnár
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium

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RUNTIME

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Tight 68-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Asterix and Obelix (Animation) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ray Goossens, shot by Étienne Schürmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gérard Calvi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor François Ceppi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Roger Carel and Jacques Morel and Pierre Tornade carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ray Goossens directs. Étienne Schürmann behind the camera. Gérard Calvi scores. François Ceppi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 68-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
259 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
4Part of the "Asterix and Obelix (Animation) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Ray Goossens, shot by Étienne Schürmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Gérard Calvi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor François Ceppi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Roger Carel and Jacques Morel and Pierre Tornade carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0061369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "rome, italy", "roman empire", "magic", "village".
11Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Étienne Schürmann
Original score: Gérard Calvi
Editing: François Ceppi
Runtime: 68 min · 1h 8m
Status: Released
Box office: $1,325,312
Original language: FR
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Asterix the Gaul (1967)
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 12,707 votes

Awards

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Part of

Asterix and Obelix (Animation) Collection

The Asterix and Obelix Animation Collection is a delightful compilation of animated films featuring the beloved Gaulish heroes, Asterix and Obelix. Based on the popular French comic book series created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the collection takes you on a journey through the duo's adventures as they resist the Roman Empire's occupation of Gaul. With their superhuman strength and wit, they protect their village from various threats, providing humor and excitement for the whole family.