Germanikus
Synopsis
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
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Gerhard Polt
Germanikus
Gisela Schneeberger
Tusnelda
Rufus Beck
Prefect
Aïssatou Thiam
Saba
Anke Engelke
Mrs. Senator
Bernhard Hoëcker
Roman Salesman
Hilmi Sözer
Roman Slave Hunter
Manfred Lehmann
Sejanus
Martin Schneider
Figaro Nino
Tom Gerhardt
Almosius
Moritz Bleibtreu
Emperor Titus
Andreas Hofmann
Bodo
Irm Hermann
Germanikus' Mother
Nikolaus Paryla
Sigurd
Annette Frier
Brunhilda
Claudia Wipplinger
Algunda
Jessica Kosmalla
Karin
Michael Schreiner
Manfred
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanns Christian Müller
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanns Christian Müller, Hans Weth, Gerhard Polt, Franco Ferrini
- Original Score
- Hanns Christian Müller
- Original Title
- Germanikus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- B.A. Produktion, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanns Christian Müller
Hanns Christian Müller, Hans Weth, Gerhard Polt, Franco Ferrini
Hanns Christian Müller
Fred Schuler
Gerd Berner, Ueli Christen
Hans Weth
Department Leadership Roster
Hanns Christian Müller
Screenplay
Hans Weth
Producer
Hans Weth
Screenplay
Gerhard Polt
Screenplay
Hanns Christian Müller
Director
Fred Schuler
Director of Photography
Franco Ferrini
Screenplay
Gerd Berner
Editor
Ueli Christen
Editor
Tonino Zera
Production Design
Monika Hinz
Costume Design
Eleonora Ponzoni
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Germanikus
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What is Germanikus about?
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
Who directed Germanikus?
Germanikus was directed by Hanns Christian Müller.
Who stars in Germanikus?
The principal cast of Germanikus includes Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Aïssatou Thiam, Anke Engelke.
When was Germanikus released and how long is it?
Germanikus was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Germanikus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Germanikus was composed by Hanns Christian Müller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Germanikus?
Germanikus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).