Asterix and the Big Fight (1989): Cast & Plot
Asterix and the Big Fight is a 1989 animated comedy directed by Philippe Grimond, starring Henri Labussière as Panoramix (voice), Roger Carel and Nis Bank-Mikkelsen. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Philippe Grimond
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gaumont
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asterix and the Big Fight About?
The premise of Asterix and the Big Fight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mishap when Obelix hurls a menhir knocks Getafix unconscious, causing him to lose his memory and go insane. Without the druid’s wisdom or his magic potion, the Gaulish village is vulnerable to a pretentious soothsayer with ominous predictions. Asterix must rally the villagers and help Getafix recover the potion’s recipe before the Romans strike.
Asterix and the Big Fight Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- gaul
- roman empire
- village
- dog
- amnesia
- magical potion
- potion
- forest
- cauldron
- druid
- soldier
- based on comic book
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- fat man
- insanity
- flying
- explosive
- problem
- chase
- fight
- formula
- based on franco belgian comic book
- fat
- fat guy
- traditional animation
- 1989
- 2d animation
- male protagonist
- hand drawn animation
- dargaud
- 1st century b.c.
- historical fiction
- asterix
- character name in title
- sixth part
- sequel
Asterix and the Big Fight Cast & Characters
Henri Labussière leads the cast as Panoramix (voice), with Roger Carel as Astérix (voice) and Nis Bank-Mikkelsen as Obélix (stemme). Directed by Philippe Grimond; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philippe Grimond
- Henri Labussière as Panoramix (voice)
- Roger Carel as Astérix (voice)
- Nis Bank-Mikkelsen as Obélix (stemme)
- Preben Neergaard as Prolix (stemme)
Also Starring in Asterix and the Big Fight
· 16 more- Ove Sprogøe Astérix (stemme)
- Julien Guiomar Devin (voice)
- Paul Bisciglia Agecanonix (voice)
- Pierre Tornade Obélix (voice)
- Marie-Anne Chazel Bonnemine (voice)
- Roger Lumont Centurion (voice)
- Henri Poirier Abraracourcix (voice)
- Patrick Préjean Optione (voice)
- Gérard Croce Décurion (voice)
- Henrik Koefoed Majestix (stemme)
- Søren Østergaard Miraculix (stemme)
- Preben Kristensen Trubadurix (stemme)
- Michelle Bjørn-Andersen Godemine (stemme)
- Edgar Givry Assurancetourix (voice)
- Esper Hagen General Motus (stemme)
- Jean-Claude Robbe Blocus (voice)
Asterix and the Big Fight Plot Summary
What happens in Asterix and the Big Fight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a peaceful Gaulish village, the Romans escalate their plot to seize the village’s secret weapon: the magic potion that endows the Gauls with superhuman strength. The plan hinges on capturing Getafix, the village’s wise druid, so that the formula cannot be brewed anymore. Getafix Henri Labussière becomes the focal point of a tense standoff, as Asterix Roger Carel and Obelix Nis Bank-Mikkelsen spring into action to rescue him and safeguard the village’s livelihood.
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the wise druid whose capture is the key to the Romans' plan against the Gaulish village?
Asterix and the Big Fight Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Asterix - Bautastensmällen” and “Asterix og Operasjon Bautastein”.
- Also known as
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- Asterix - Bautastensmällen
- Asterix og Operasjon Bautastein
- Asterix: Operation Bautasten
- Astérix y el golpe del menhir
- Astérix a velký boj
- Asterix & Obelix 6 - Asterix and the Big Fight
- Asterix en de knallende ketel
- Астерикс 6 - Астерикс и голямата битка
- Asterix e o Golpe do Menir
- Asteriks i Velika Bitka
- אסטריקס והקרב הגדול
- Asterix 6 - Asterix and the Big Fight
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- Astérix e a grande luta
- Asterix och Bautastensmällen
- Ο Αστερίξ και η μεγάλη μάχη
- Asterix & Obelix - De Knallende Ketel
- Asterix e la grande guerra
- Astérix (6) et le coup du menhir
- Asterix - Operation Hinkelstein
- Wielka bitwa Asterixa
- Ástríkur og falsspámaðurin
- Ο Αστερίξ στη μεγάλη μάχη
- O Asterix sti megali mahi
- Asteriks: Şefler Savaşı
- Asterix & la grande guerra
- Большой бой Астерикса
- Asterix: Bautastenssmällen
- Astérix y el golpe de menhir
- Asterix - Operation Bautasten
- Wielka bitwa Asteriksa
- Asterix és a nagy ütközet
- Asterix a veľký boj
- אסטריקס ומכת המנהיר
- Astérix – O Golpe do Menir
- Asterix e a Grande Luta
- Astèrix i el cop de menhir
- Asterix i Velika bitka
- Asteriks: Büyük Savaş
- Астерикс и голямата битка
- Велика битва Астерікса
- Didysis Asterikso mūšis
- Asteriksa lielā kauja
- El golpe de menhir
- Asterix eta Menirkada
- 高卢勇士之大战罗马
- Asterix ja suuri taistelu
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Asterix and the Big Fight FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Asterix and the Big Fight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asterix and the Big Fight?
Asterix and the Big Fight runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Asterix and the Big Fight released?
Asterix and the Big Fight was released on October 4, 1989.
Who directed Asterix and the Big Fight?
Asterix and the Big Fight was directed by Philippe Grimond.
Who is in the cast of Asterix and the Big Fight?
Asterix and the Big Fight stars Henri Labussière as Panoramix (voice), Roger Carel as Astérix (voice) and Nis Bank-Mikkelsen as Obélix (stemme), among 20 credited actors.
Does Asterix and the Big Fight have a post-credit scene?
No. Asterix and the Big Fight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asterix and the Big Fight in?
The original language of Asterix and the Big Fight is French.
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