Asterix and Cleopatra

1968 1h 12m FR

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6.9

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7.2

IMDB

★6.9TMDB · 1,052★7.2IMDB · 15,682

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roger Carel
Astérix (voice)
Jacques Morel
Obélix (voice)
Micheline Dax
Cléopâtre (voice)
Jacques Balutin
(voice)
Jacques Bodoin
(voice)
Maurice Chevit
(voice)
Pierre Tornade
(voice)
Claude Dasset
(voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Albert Uderzo
Writers: Pierre Tchernia
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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58 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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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Albert Uderzo, shot by François Léonard. 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 László Molnár 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 Micheline Dax carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Albert Uderzo directs. François Léonard behind the camera. Gérard Calvi scores. László Molnár cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
258 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 Albert Uderzo, shot by François Léonard. 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 László Molnár 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 Micheline Dax carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0062687 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 15 themes, including "egypt", "jealousy", "cairo", "magic".

The technical file

Cinematography: François Léonard
Original score: Gérard Calvi
Editing: László Molnár
Runtime: 72 min · 1h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $1,090,041
Original language: FR
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)
IMDB rating: 7.2/10 · 15,682 votes
MPAA: TV-Y7-FV

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.