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S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago (1994)
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Original name: S.P.Q.R. 2000 e 1/2 anni fa
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
No overview found.
Style:
slapstick, satirical, parody, spoof, lighthearted
Audience:
adult
Plot:
ancient rome, satire, corruption, political satire, political corruption, mockery, bribery, irony, social commentary, power struggle, farce, senate, cynicism, ancient, ancient history, peplum, palace intrigue, plan, illegal prostitution, politician, fashion show, anachronism
Time:
1st century
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