What is Carry On Cleo?
Carry On Cleo is a 1964 comedy film that follows two Britons, inventor Hengist Pod and brave fighter Horse, who are captured and enslaved by invading Romans. Taken to Rome, their early encounters lead to Hengist being mistaken for a fighter and drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Julius Caesar.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 8, 1964
- Studios
- Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors, Peter Rogers Productions
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Carry On Cleo is a 1964 comedy film that follows two Britons, inventor Hengist Pod and brave fighter Horse, who are captured and enslaved by invading Romans. Taken to Rome, their early encounters lead to Hengist being mistaken for a fighter and drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Julius Caesar. The film is part of the established Carry On series, with original posters later reproduced by the Royal Mail on stamps in 2008 to celebrate the series' fiftieth anniversary.
The film offers a comedic take on ancient history with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It holds ratings across various platforms, including a user score on The Movie Database and ratings around sixty-six percent on Czech databases such as CSFD and Kinobox. Its cultural footprint is marked by its longevity as part of the recognized Carry On franchise.
Should you watch it?
“Two captured Britons are enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome.”
- Features the captured inventor Hengist Pod and the cunning fighter Horse
- Follows an accidental drafting into the Royal Guard to protect Julius Caesar
- Part of the historical Carry On comedy film series
- Viewers seeking strict historical accuracy may find the comedic approach unusual
Watch it if you want to see two captured Britons navigate slavery and Roman military life.
This is a comedic film with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes, suitable for viewers looking for classic comedy.
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Where can I stream Carry On Cleo?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under the Watch Now section.
Is Carry On Cleo worth watching?
It holds a sixty-six percent rating on platforms like CSFD and Kinobox and is recognized as part of the classic Carry On series.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch first?
Carry On Cleo is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.
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