S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago(1994)
In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.
Movie: S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago
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Cesare Atticus
Antonio Servilio
Lucio Cinico
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Cornelia
Alessio, figlio di Atticus
Iside
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Poppea, prostituta
Flavietta
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In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.
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1994-12-15
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