S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago
Seen it?1994 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 4.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
4.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlo Vanzina
- Christian De SicaCesare Atticus
- Massimo BoldiAntonio Servilio
- Leslie NielsenLucio Cinico
- Gabriella LabateOttavia, amante di Atticus
- Nadia RinaldiCornelia
- Marco VivioAlessio, figlio di Atticus
- Cash CasiaIside
- Yoon C. Joyceschiavo maior domus di Atticus
- Anna FalchiPoppea, prostituta
- Virginie MarsanFlavietta