Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ
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In ancient 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 locals who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.
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Ben-Hur Marcel / Aminemephet
Known for
The Wing or the Thigh?
So Long, Stooge
Michel Serrault
Jules César
Known for
La Cage aux Folles
Happiness Is in the Field
Jean Yanne
Paulus
Known for
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Weekend
Françoise Fabian
Laetitia
Known for
Me, Myself and Mum
What's in a Name
Michel Auclair
Consul Demetrius
Known for
The Day of the Jackal
Funny Face
Mimi Coutelier
Cléopâtre
Known for
Too Shy to Try
Darry Cowl
Faucuius
Known for
Up to His Ears
If I Were a Rich Man
Paul Préboist
Lion keeper
Known for
Hibernatus
The Restaurant
Daniel Emilfork
Tatouius
Known for
The City of Lost Children
The Devil's Nightmare
André Pousse
Centurion
Known for
Pasha
The Seventh Company Outdoors
Michel Constantin
Secutor Flavien Magister
Known for
Le Trou
The Vultures
Philippe Clay
Herald of the arena
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
Bell, Book and Candle
Jean Yanne Director · Raymond Alessandrini Composer Mario Vulpiani Cinematographer
First release October 6, 1982 · Produced in France · Production Renn Productions, Carthago Films S.a.r.l.
Production
Carthago Films
Production
Renn Productions
Production
Carthago Films S.a.r.l.
Production
France
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Original title
Deux heures moins le quart avant Jésus-Christ
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · October 6, 1982
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Argentina
February 2, 1984 · Theatrical
France
June 19, 2026 · TV · Paris Première
September 28, 2026 · TV · Gulli
Germany
February 11, 1983 · Theatrical
Netherlands
March 1, 1984 · Theatrical
Portugal
October 4, 1983 · Theatrical
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