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

A satirical comedy that uses ancient Rome as a vehicle to lampoon modern political corruption, anchored by Leslie Nielsen's comedic performance.

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.