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Asterix in Britain (1986)

Asterix in Britain poster
Original title
Astérix chez les Bretons
Directed by
Pino van Lamsweerde
Genre
comedy film, historical film
Country
France, Denmark
Runtime
1h 20m
Rated
PG
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 732 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Asterix and Obelix travel to Britain to deliver a barrel of magic potion to a village of Britons fighting the Romans. The two Gauls must get their cargo past Roman soldiers and other obstacles along the way.

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What happens

Asterix in Britain (French: Astérix chez les Bretons) is a 1986 French animated film, directed by Pino van Lamsweerde, written by Pierre Tchernia, produced by Dargaud Films and Les Productions René Goscinny, and released on December 3, 1986. The film is the fifth adaptation of a story from the Asterix comic series, and is based upon the plot from the graphic novel of the same name by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. The film's plot focuses on Asterix and Obelix transporting a barrel of Magic Potion to a rebel village of Britons, as they attempt to hold out against the Romans. The original French release starred Roger Carel and Pierre Tornade in the lead roles, while the English release starred Jack Beaber and Billy Kearns. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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