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Up Pompeii (1971)

1971-01-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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A funny thing happens to Lurcio (Frankie Howerd) on the way to the rent-a-vestal-virgin market stall. A mysterious scroll falls into his hands, listing the names of all the conspirators plotting to murder Emperor Nero. And when the upstart slave is elected to infiltrate the ringleader's den, the comical ups-and-downs lead to total uproar.

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Bob KellettDirectorTalbot RothwellWriter

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Frankie HowerdFrankie HowerdLurcioMichael HordernMichael HordernLudicrus SextusBarbara MurrayBarbara MurrayAmmoniaPatrick CargillPatrick CargillNeroLance PercivalLance PercivalBiliusJulie EgeJulie EgeVoluptuaBill FraserBill FraserProsperus MaximusRita WebbRita WebbCassandraBernard BresslawBernard BresslawGorgoAdrienne PostaAdrienne PostaScrubbaMadeline SmithMadeline SmithEroticaRoyce MillsRoyce MillsNausius

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Nero

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityNeroDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference274984Actor preference149161 · 332630 · 120603

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Frequently asked questions about Up Pompeii

What is Up Pompeii about?

A funny thing happens to Lurcio (Frankie Howerd) on the way to the rent-a-vestal-virgin market stall. A mysterious scroll falls into his hands, listing the names of all the conspirators plotting to murder Emperor Nero. And when the upstart slave is elected to infiltrate the ringleader's den, the comical ups-and-downs lead to total uproar.

How long is Up Pompeii?

Up Pompeii has a runtime of 90 minutes.