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COMEDY . 1994 . 1h 35m . 4.8/10

S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago_

In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.

Starring Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Leslie Nielsen
4.8/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.

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Christian De Sica stars as Cesare Atticus in S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago.
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Year context
S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago was released 32 years ago in 1994.
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In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claime...
S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

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Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
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Rating
4.8/10 (287 votes)

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What is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago about?
In 71 BC in Rome, utter disorder reigns in the form of political corruption and bribery involving the senator Cynic (Leslie Nielsen). The situation is claimed to be similar to the “Tangentopoli” situation in Italy in the 1990s: one of the politicians involved was Bettino Craxi.
How long is S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago?
S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago?
The cast of S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago includes Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Leslie Nielsen, Gabriella Labate, Nadia Rinaldi.
What is the rating of S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago?
S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 287 votes on TMDB.

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