roman empire,demonstration,catacombs,chariot race,satire,gay club,parody,cleopatra,ancient rome,product placement,conspiracy,peplum,north africa,anachronism,analogy,antiquity,julius caesar

Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ (1982)

Poster for Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean Yanne
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    Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet Coluche
  • Profile picture of Michel Serrault
    Jules César Michel Serrault
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    Paulus Jean Yanne
  • Profile picture of Françoise Fabian
    Laetitia Françoise Fabian
  • Profile picture of Michel Auclair
    Consul Demetrius Michel Auclair
  • Profile picture of Mimi Coutelier
    Cléopâtre Mimi Coutelier
  • Profile picture of Darry Cowl
    Faucuius Darry Cowl
  • Profile picture of Paul Préboist
    Lion keeper Paul Préboist

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Keywords

  • roman empire
  • demonstration
  • catacombs
  • chariot race
  • satire
  • gay club
  • parody
  • cleopatra
  • ancient rome
  • product placement
  • conspiracy
  • peplum
  • north africa
  • anachronism
  • analogy
  • antiquity
  • julius caesar