Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...
- Genre: Comedy, Animation, Family, Adventure
- Studio: Gaumont International, Dargaud Films, Les Productions René Goscinny, StudioCanal
- Keyword: hero, gladiator, rome, italy, arena, colosseum, roman empire, magic, village, cartoon, roman, ancient rome, based on comic, historical fiction, warrior, 1st century
- Cast: Roger Carel, Pierre Tornade, Pierre Mondy, Serge Sauvion, Henri Labussière, Roger Lumont