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Germanikus (2004)

Movie ★ 3.9 86 min

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 ...

Hanns Christian Müller Director

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Released
March 26, 2004
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0291943
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Studio
B.A. Produktion,

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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 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 ...
Who directed Germanikus?
Germanikus was directed by Hanns Christian Müller.
Who stars in Germanikus?
Germanikus stars Gerhard Polt, Gisela Schneeberger, Rufus Beck, Aïssatou Thiam.
When was Germanikus released?
Germanikus is a 2004 comedy film.
Where can I watch Germanikus?
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