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Key Features:
Satire, Political corruption, Ancient Rome, Farce, Historical spoof, Bribery, Slapstick comedy
Tone:
satirical, witty
Target Audience:
Comedy fans, Satire enthusiasts, Italian cinema fans
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Outrage

S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago

1994-12-15
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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.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Leslie Nielsen, Gabriella Labate, Nadia Rinaldi, Marco Vivio, Cash Casia, Yoon C. Joyce, Anna Falchi, Virginie Marsan
Crew
Carlo Vanzina, Enrico Vanzina, Carlo Vanzina
Rating
4.838(287 votes)
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