Germanikus
Originally released in 2004. Germanikus is a comedy film. directed by Hanns Christian Müller. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, and Rufus Beck
Synopsis
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the imperial court. When the emperor dies, he is arrested as an emperor's assassin and is to be thrown to the tigers in the arena.With the help of the black slave Saba, he manages to win the deadly fight and is proclaimed - against his will - the new emperor of the Roman Empire.His pragmatic ideas as a statesman explain why the Roman Empire ended so abruptly. At the side of Saba, who is elevated to empress, he returns to his home village of Sumpfing, where he now promises himself completely new perspectives ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- B.A. Produktion
- Constantin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germanikus about?
The work-shy, lazy Germanicus is taken to Rome by slave traders and sold straight to the nouveau riche Roman Tusnelda. He manages to escape, but only to end up in the next misery as a taster at the...
Who directed Germanikus?
Germanikus was directed by Hanns Christian Müller.
How long is Germanikus?
Germanikus has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Germanikus released?
Germanikus was released on March 26, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Germanikus?
The main cast of Germanikus includes Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Aïssatou Thiam, Anke Engelke.