After a brief introduction to the principal characters, the film follows Asterix as he is ambushed by a group of Roman legionaries in the forest. Despite being significantly outnumbered, Asterix leaves the Romans beaten and bruised. Their state upon their return to camp prompts the leader Phonus Balonus to seek the secret behind the Gauls' superhuman strength. Phonus selects a volunteer (by means of a single round of musical chairs) to pose as a Gaul in order to infiltrate the village; the unlucky loser is a short, slack-tongued misfit named Caligula Minus. He is dressed in a wig, false moustache and traditional Gaulish dress and led in chains through the forest as a prisoner, awaiting rescue by the Gauls. Sure enough, Asterix and Obelix free Minus and believe his flimsy cover story that he is a Gaul from Lutetia.
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Asterix the Gaul
(1967)Astérix le Gaulois 1
" The world’s greatest comic strip comes to life in the funniest film in years… Take the family – They’ll laugh their heads off."
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| Spoken Language | french |
| Runtime | 1 hr 8 min |
| Premiere: World | December 20, 1967 |
| Premiere: USA | July 31, 1968 |
| Digital: World | November 7, 2019 |
| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Asterix de Galliër Belgium |
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Asterix, the most cunning warrior of a Gaulish village resisting Roman occupation, must save their magic potion-brewing druid Getafix when he is kidnapped by an ambitious Centurion.Сast and Crew
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Overview
The comic book Asterix the Gaul is the first volume in the series of French comics created by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo. It was first published in 1961 and quickly became a beloved classic in the world of comics.Authors
- René Goscinny: The writer behind the witty and humorous scripts of the Asterix series. His storytelling is known for its clever wordplay and satirical take on historical events.
- Albert Uderzo: The illustrator who brought the characters and the world of Asterix to life with his vibrant and dynamic artwork. His illustrations are iconic and have defined the visual style of the series.
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