Asterix and Cleopatra (1968): Cast & Plot
Asterix and Cleopatra is a 1968 animated comedy directed by Albert Uderzo, starring Micheline Dax as Cléopâtre (voice), Roger Carel and Jacques Morel. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Albert Uderzo
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Belvision
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asterix and Cleopatra About?
The premise of Asterix and Cleopatra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Asterix and his loyal companion Obelix journey to ancient Egypt after Queen Cleopatra asks for their help building a summer residence. She has wagered with Julius Caesar that the project can be finished within weeks. Using their famous magic potion, the Gauls thwart Caesar’s schemes and an irate architect’s sabotage to rescue the queen.
Asterix and Cleopatra Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on comic book
- julius caesar
- pyramid
- cake
- potion
- magical potion
- ancient egypt
- africa
- queen
- asterix
- egypt
- architect
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- gaul
- druid
- dog
- sequel
- crocodile
- warrior
- fat man
- siege
- village
- cleopatra vii of egypt
- ptolemaic dynasty
- hellenistic period
- queen regnant
- pharaoh
- female pharaoh
- character names as title
- cleopatra character
- three word title
- based on franco belgian comic book
- 1968
- fat
- fat guy
- traditional animation
- hand drawn animation
- dargaud
- 1st century b.c.
- based on graphic novel
- second part
- bathtub
- threat of termination
- talking bird
- soap
- pirate
- lion
- jealousy
- gold
- blizzard
- surrealism
Asterix and Cleopatra Cast & Characters
Micheline Dax leads the cast as Cléopâtre (voice), with Roger Carel as Astérix (voice) and Jacques Morel as Obélix (voice). Directed by Albert Uderzo; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert Uderzo
- Micheline Dax as Cléopâtre (voice)
- Roger Carel as Astérix (voice)
- Jacques Morel as Obélix (voice)
- Ove Sprogøe as Astérix (stemme)
Also Starring in Asterix and Cleopatra
· 18 more- Pierre Tornade
- Lucien Raimbourg
- Gérard Darrieu
- Jean Parédès
- Maurice Chevit
- Jacques Jouanneau
- Jacques Balutin
- Olivier Hussenot
- Fred Personne
- Pierre Trabaud
- Bernard Lavalette
- Rodolphe Marcilly
- René Goscinny
- Jacques Bodoin
- Eddy Rasimi
- Claude Dasset
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More from Albert Uderzo
One more film directed by Albert Uderzo: The Twelve Tasks of Asterix.
Asterix and Cleopatra Plot Summary
What happens in Asterix and Cleopatra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a heated argument with Julius Caesar over his disbelief in the Egyptian people’s potential, Queen Cleopatra, Micheline Dax, bets that she can have a magnificent palace built in Alexandria within three months. She assigns the task to her best architect Numerobis, warning him that failure will mean the crocodiles’ jaws and a fate worse than defeat, while success will bring him gold and glory. Daunted yet determined, Numerobis heads to Gaul seeking help from the famous druid Panoramix.
Full summary
The whole story of Asterix and Cleopatra, scene by scene
Asterix and Cleopatra Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Asterix and Cleopatra.
How Well Do You Know Asterix and Cleopatra?
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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Which Egyptian queen bets that she can have a palace built within three months?
Asterix and Cleopatra Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Ástríkur og Kleópatra” and “Asterix & Cleópatra”.
- Also known as
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- Ástríkur og Kleópatra
- Asterix & Cleópatra
- Asterix eta Kleopatra
- Astèrix i Cleòpatra
- Astérix (2) et Cléopâtre
- Asterix und Kleopatra
- Asterix og Kleopatra
- Asterix e Cleopatra
- Asterix en Cleopatra
- Asterix och Kleopatra
- Astérix y Cleopatra
- Asteriks i Kleopatra
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- Asterix a Kleopatra
- Asterix és Kleopátra
- Астерикс и Клеопатра
- Astérix e Cleópatra
- אסטריקס וקליאופטרה
- Αστερίξ και Κλεοπάτρα
- Asterix e Cleópatra
- Astèrix i Cleopatra
- Asterix i Kleopatra
- Астерікс і Клеопатра
- Astérix e Cleopatra
- Asteriksas ir Kleopatra
- Asterix ve Cleopatra
- 高卢勇士之女王任务
- Asterix và Nữ Hoàng Ai Cập
- Asterix in Kleopatra
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Movies Like Asterix and Cleopatra
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar and Asterix vs. Caesar.
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra 2002 -
Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar 1999 -
Asterix vs. Caesar 1985 -
Asterix the Gaul 1967 -
Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion 2018 -
Asterix at the Olympic Games 2008 -
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix 1976 -
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Asterix in Britain 1986 -
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Asterix and Cleopatra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Asterix and Cleopatra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asterix and Cleopatra?
Asterix and Cleopatra runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Asterix and Cleopatra released?
Asterix and Cleopatra was released on December 19, 1968.
Who directed Asterix and Cleopatra?
Asterix and Cleopatra was directed by Albert Uderzo.
More films by Albert Uderzo Who is in the cast of Asterix and Cleopatra?
Asterix and Cleopatra stars Micheline Dax as Cléopâtre (voice), Roger Carel as Astérix (voice) and Jacques Morel as Obélix (voice), among 22 credited actors.
Does Asterix and Cleopatra have a post-credit scene?
No. Asterix and Cleopatra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asterix and Cleopatra in?
The original language of Asterix and Cleopatra is French.
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