Asterix Conquers America

Asterix Conquers America

Year: 1994

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: German

Director: Gerhard Hahn

FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation

When marauding Romans capture and catapult their friend Getafix into unknown lands, the clever Asterix and his strong companion Obelix spring into action. Their quest takes them to a strange, perilous new world where they confront a Native American tribe, a stampeding buffalo herd, and a medicine man eager to steal their magic potion.

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1

Caesar's plan to cut off the potion

Following Gaul's latest victory, Julius Caesar grows furious and devises a scheme to cripple the Gauls by denying them the magic potion. He aims to sever the potion source and keep the Gauls dependent on Roman mercy. The plan sets events in motion, threatening the villagers' strength and independence.

Gaul
2

Caesar orders Lucullus to kidnap Getafix

Caesar entrusts his most loyal patrician, Lucullus, with kidnapping the druid Getafix. The goal is to cut off the potion supply and weaken the Gauls for future battles. The scheme requires bold action from behind enemy lines.

Caesar's court, Rome
3

Potion cauldron spills during a fight

A freak accident during a clash among Gaulish villagers topples a cauldron of magic potion. Getafix and the villagers scramble as the precious brew splashes away. The loss triggers a urgent effort to recover or recreate the potion.

Gaul village
4

Getafix and Dogmatix set out for ingredients

To brew more potion, Getafix teams up with Dogmatix to locate the missing ingredients. They journey away from the village in search of the essential components. The mission is urgent and fraught with unknowns.

Gaul
5

Lucullus captures Getafix on a Roman galley

Disguised as a druid, Lucullus captures Getafix and Dogmatix aboard a Roman galley. He hopes to transport the druid away and present the abduction as the druids' own choice. The capture disrupts the Gauls' plans and escalates the conflict.

On a Roman galley
6

Asterix and Obelix pursue the captors

Asterix and Obelix spot the kidnapped duo and give chase across the sea. They pursue the galley with determination, intent on rescuing Getafix and Dogmatix before it’s too late. The chase sets the stage for a perilous voyage.

At sea, toward North America
7

Arrival at the east coast of North America

Having tracked the galley, the Gauls reach the east coast of North America, mistaking the edge of the world for a real boundary. They press on with little idea of what lies ahead. The encounter marks their first contact with the continent.

East coast of North America
8

Getafix is catapulted ashore

The Romans catapult Getafix from the galley, dropping him onto the North American shore. The druid survives the impact and begins to adapt to his unfamiliar surroundings. The incident triggers a new phase in the Gauls' adventure.

North American shore
9

Asterix is captured by a Native American tribe

Asterix is captured by a Native American tribe and bound to a pole beside Getafix. The Gauls soon discover that the Romans had dropped Getafix near the tribe's medicine man. The two groups become entwined in each other's fates.

Native American village
10

Obelix rescues Minihooha

Obelix uses his great strength to rescue Minihooha, the chief's daughter, from a bison stampede. The act earns him the tribe's respect and helps bridge Gaul and Native customs. A new alliance begins to form.

Native American village
11

Getafix humbles the medicine man and Minihooha is punished

Getafix proves the Gauls’ magic power by humiliating the medicine man with a display of skill. He then gives Minihooha a potion to punish the medicine man for a prank that drenched her. The Gauls begin to blend with the tribe and share in their evening customs.

Native American village
12

Medicine man abducts Getafix

The medicine man offers peace but uses hallucinogenic pipes to knock out the Gauls and abduct Getafix. Obelix wakes from a drug-induced amnesia, leaving Asterix to rescue Getafix on his own. The rescue becomes a solitary mission.

Native American village
13

Minihooha cures Obelix and farewell

Minihooha cures Obelix, allowing the Gauls to bid farewell to the tribe. They prepare to return home, carrying the memory of the tribe’s hospitality and the new alliance formed. The journey promises new adventures ahead.

Native village
14

Return home, potion restored, and raid on the Romans

Back in Gaul, the village is overwhelmed when the potion runs out. Getafix brews a fresh batch, restoring the Gauls’ strength. Asterix and Obelix sneak into a Roman camp, disguised as soldiers, distribute potion to their fellows, and trash the camp.

Gaul and Roman camp
15

Caesar’s panther, escape, and a celebratory song

In the ensuing chaos, Lucullus is eaten by Caesar's pet panther while Caesar quietly escapes and returns home. The village holds a celebratory feast as Obelix recounts the adventure and they sing the song learned from the Native tribe. Peace and laughter return to the Gaulish village.

Gaul

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