Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
Astérix & Obélix contre César
“The Gauls are revolting!”
Synopsis
Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.
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Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999 film) – Trailer
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Christian Clavier
Astérix
Gérard Depardieu
Obélix
Roberto Benigni
Lucius Detritus
Michel Galabru
Abraracourcix
Claude Piéplu
Panoramix
Daniel Prévost
Prolix
Pierre Palmade
Assurancetourix
Laetitia Casta
Falbala
Arielle Dombasle
Mme Agecanonix
Sim
Agecanonix
Marianne Sägebrecht
Bonemine
Gottfried John
Jules César
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Caius Bonus
Jean-Roger Milo
Cétautomatix
Jean-Jacques Devaux
Ordralfabétix
Hardy Krüger Jr.
Tragicomix
Michel Muller
Malosinus
Olivier Achard
Anorexix
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$48.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$101.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.1x
+$53.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Zidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Zidi
- Original Score
- Roland Romanelli, Jean-Jacques Goldman
- Original Title
- Astérix & Obélix contre César
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $48.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $101.6M
- Production Studios
- Katharina, Renn Productions, TF1 Films Production, Bavaria Film, Bavaria Entertainment, Melampo Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Zidi
Claude Zidi, René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, Gérard Lauzier
Roland Romanelli, Jean-Jacques Goldman
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Nicole Saunier, Hervé de Luze
Pierre Grunstein, Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Romanelli
Original Music Composer
Nicole Saunier
Editor
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Original Music Composer
Claude Zidi
Screenplay
Claude Zidi
Director
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Claude Berri
Producer
Sylvie Gautrelet
Costume Design
Jean Rabasse
Production Design
Philippe Guégan
Stunt Coordinator
Pitof
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar about?
Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.
Who directed Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar?
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar was directed by Claude Zidi.
Who stars in Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar?
The principal cast of Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar includes Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni, Michel Galabru, Claude Piéplu.
When was Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar released and how long is it?
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar?
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar had a reported production budget of $48.5M and grossed $101.6M at the worldwide box office (2.1 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar was composed by Roland Romanelli, Jean-Jacques Goldman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar?
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.