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Up Pompeii

121h 30m1971Bob Kellett
IMDb: 6.0/10
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"Join us for an ORGY of LAUGHS!"

A funny thing happens to Lurcio 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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Ancient RomeSlavePompeiiNeroBased On Tv Series

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What is Up Pompeii (1971) about?

A funny thing happens to Lurcio 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.

Who stars in Up Pompeii?

Up Pompeii stars Frankie Howerd (Lurcio), Patrick Cargill (Nero), Bill Fraser (Prosperus Maximus), Michael Hordern (Ludicrus Sextus), Barbara Murray (Ammonia). The film was directed by Bob Kellett.

How long is Up Pompeii?

Up Pompeii has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated 12.

Is Up Pompeii worth watching?

Up Pompeii holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Comedy, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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