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S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago(1994)
Status: Released
Date: 1994-12-15
49%
291 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
Movie: S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago
Top 10 Billed Cast
Christian De Sica
Cesare Atticus
Massimo Boldi
Antonio Servilio
Leslie Nielsen
Lucio Cinico
Gabriella Labate
Ottavia, amante di Atticus
Nadia Rinaldi
Cornelia
Marco Vivio
Alessio, figlio di Atticus
Cash Casia
Iside
Yoon C. Joyce
schiavo maior domus di Atticus
Anna Falchi
Poppea, prostituta
Virginie Marsan
Flavietta
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Overview
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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