Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ(1982)
In antique Rome, a simple pepboy for chars becomes involved in a coup against Cesar. Rahatlocum is a North African Roman colony where Julius Caesar came to spend an expensive holiday. The revolt rumbles among the small people who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.
Movie: Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet
Jules César
Paulus
Laetitia
Consul Demetrius
Cléopâtre
Faucuius
Lion keeper
Tatouius
Centurion
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In antique Rome, a simple pepboy for chars becomes involved in a coup against Cesar. Rahatlocum is a North African Roman colony where Julius Caesar came to spend an expensive holiday. The revolt rumbles among the small people who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.
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1982-10-06
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