Asterix the Gaul (1967): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Asterix the Gaul is a 1967 animated comedy directed by Ray Goossens, starring Jacques Morel as Obelix (voice), Pierre Trabaud and Holger Munk. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Ray Goossens
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Dargaud Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asterix the Gaul About?
The premise of Asterix the Gaul without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 50 BC, most of Gaul has fallen under Roman control, but the tiny village of Asterix and his companions continue to defy the legions, thanks to a magical potion brewed by their druid that grants temporary superhuman strength. When a Roman centurion learns of the brew, he captures the druid in an attempt to force him to reveal the secret formula.
Asterix the Gaul Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- druid
- potion
- extraordinary strength
- based on comic book
- magical potion
- roman soldier
- first of series
- asterix
- roman empire
- julius caesar
- based on comic
- ancient rome
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- beard
- voice over narration
- bearded man
- village
- hair
- growing a beard
- boar
- long hair
- hair growth
- forest
- dinner party
- fat man
- warrior
- belgium
- hit on the foot
- mustache
- ox
- formula
- drinking
- shaving
- scissors
- based on franco belgian comic book
- fat
- fat guy
- hand drawn animation
- gaul
- secret
- legion
- dargaud
- 1st century b.c.
- wild boar
- narrator
- lobster
- humiliation
- chained
- celt
- character name in title
- first part
Where to Watch Asterix the Gaul
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Asterix the Gaul Cast & Characters
Jacques Morel leads the cast as Obelix (voice), with Pierre Trabaud as Marcus Sacapus (voice) and Holger Munk as Julius Cæsar (stemme). Directed by Ray Goossens; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ray Goossens
- Jacques Morel as Obelix (voice)
- Pierre Trabaud as Marcus Sacapus (voice)
- Holger Munk as Julius Cæsar (stemme)
- Ove Sprogøe as Astérix (stemme)
Also Starring in Asterix the Gaul
· 20 more- Dirch Passer Obélix (stemme)
- Axel Strøbye Kontra Ventum (stemme)
- Holger Vistisen Øvrige stemmer
- Roger Carel Astérix / Caligulaminus (voice)
- Pierre Tornade Abraracourcix / le marchand de bœufs / Caius Bonus (voice)
- Ulf Pilgaard Trubadurix/Lathyrus Odoratus/Simplicissimus
- Lucien Raimbourg Panoramix (voice)
- Jesper Klein Fortæller/Delirium/Miraculix (stemme)
- Maurice Chevit Claudius Catilus / le bourreau (voice)
- Jacques Jouanneau Assurancetourix (voice)
- Benny Hansen Øvrige stemmer
- Henning Palner Øvrige stemmer
- Ingolf David Perpetuum Mobile/Bødlen
- Jacques Mauclair Jules César (voice)
- Henri Labussière
- Bernard Lavalette le narrateur (voice)
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- Robert Vattier
- Michel Puterflam
- Torben Hundahl Majestix/Prangeren/Tullius Octapus
- Georges Carmier
Asterix the Gaul Plot Summary
What happens in Asterix the Gaul from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the forest, Asterix and his people celebrate a hard-won victory as a sudden ambush of Roman legionaries collapses around them. The Gauls emerge unscathed, but the comics-and-courage tone of the moment unsettles Phonus Balonus, the Roman leader who craves the Gauls’ miraculous strength. Determined to uncover the source, Phonus devises a cunning plan: he chooses a volunteer through a game of musical chairs to infiltrate the Gaulish village, hoping to snatch the secret from inside.
Full summary
The whole story of Asterix the Gaul, scene by scene
Asterix the Gaul Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Asterix the Gaul.
How Well Do You Know Asterix the Gaul?
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 diminutive Gaulish hero who leads the village's resistance?
Asterix the Gaul Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Asterix & Obelix - Asterix De Galliër” and “Asterix og Gallerne”.
- Also known as
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- Asterix & Obelix - Asterix De Galliër
- Asterix og Gallerne
- Ο Αστερίξ επιτίθεται εναντίον των βαρβάρων
- O Asterix epitithetai enantion twn barbarwn
- O Asterix kai oi Galates
- Asterix o Galatis
- Przygody Galla Asteriksa
- Asteriks Gal
- O Asterix epitithetai enantion ton varvaron
- Asterix, der Gallier
- Astérix el galo
- Astérix (1) le Gaulois
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- Asterix der Gallier
- Asterix og hans gæve gallere
- Asterix il gallico
- Asterix de Galliër
- Asterix och hans tappra galler
- Asteriks Gall
- Asterix, a gall
- Asterix a Galové
- Астерикс из Галлии
- Asterix a Galovia
- Astérix, o Gaulês
- אסטריקס הגאלי
- Αστερίξ ο Γαλάτης
- Asterix, o Gaulês
- Astèrix el gal
- Galyalı Asteriks
- Астерикс - галът
- Asterix Gallialainen
- Астерікс із Галлії
- آستریکس در سرزمین گال
- Asterix Galiarra
- 高卢勇士传
- Astérix O galo
- Asterix Gal
- Asterix: Người Hùng Xứ Gaul
- Asteriksas iš Galijos
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Movies Like Asterix the Gaul
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar, Asterix vs. Caesar and Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion.
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Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar 1999 -
Asterix vs. Caesar 1985 -
Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion 2018 -
Asterix in Britain 1986 -
Asterix and the Big Fight 1989 -
Asterix at the Olympic Games 2008 -
Asterix and the Vikings 2006 -
Asterix Conquers America 1994 -
Asterix and Cleopatra 1968 -
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight 2025 -
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix 1976 -
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra 2002
Asterix the Gaul FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Asterix the Gaul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asterix the Gaul?
Asterix the Gaul runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Asterix the Gaul released?
Asterix the Gaul was released on December 20, 1967.
Who directed Asterix the Gaul?
Asterix the Gaul was directed by Ray Goossens.
More films by Ray Goossens Who is in the cast of Asterix the Gaul?
Asterix the Gaul stars Jacques Morel as Obelix (voice), Pierre Trabaud as Marcus Sacapus (voice) and Holger Munk as Julius Cæsar (stemme), among 24 credited actors.
Where can I watch Asterix the Gaul?
In the US, Asterix the Gaul is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Asterix the Gaul have a post-credit scene?
No. Asterix the Gaul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asterix the Gaul in?
The original language of Asterix the Gaul is French.
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