Asterix Conquers America

"«Danger lurks on foreign shores!»"

1994 1h 25m DE

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★6.2TMDB · 662

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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When marauding Romans capture - and catapult - their pal Getafix into lands unknown, the shrewd and cunning Asterix and his able sidekick Obelix spring into action! But their journey leads them to a strange and dangerous new world, where they must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo and a medicine man with designs on their magic potion!

“«Danger lurks on foreign shores!»”

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Cast

Peer Augustinski
Asterix (voice)
Ottfried Fischer
Obelix (voice)
Ralf Wolter
Miraculix (voice)
Jürgen Scheller
Majestix (voice)
Kristiane Backer
Ha-Tschi (voice)
Thomas Piper
Medicine Man (voice)
Michael Habeck
Lucullus (voice)
Harald Juhnke
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gerhard Hahn
Writers: Thomas Platt, Gerhard Hahn, Darlie Brewster
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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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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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gerhard Hahn, shot by Barry Newton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Peer Augustinski and Ottfried Fischer and Ralf Wolter carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "«Danger lurks on foreign shores!»".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gerhard Hahn directs. Barry Newton behind the camera. Harold Faltermeyer scores. Jodie Steinvorth cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Asterix and Obelix (Animation) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Gerhard Hahn, shot by Barry Newton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Harold Faltermeyer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jodie Steinvorth shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Peer Augustinski and Ottfried Fischer and Ralf Wolter carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "«Danger lurks on foreign shores!»".
9IMDB entry: tt0109162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 12 themes, including "rome, italy", "roman empire", "magic", "village".
11Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Barry Newton
Original score: Harold Faltermeyer
Editing: Jodie Steinvorth
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Status: Released
Box office: $768,488
Original language: DE
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Asterix Conquers America (1994)

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.