Question 1

What controversial joke did Albert Uderzo have removed from an early version of the film?

Accepted Answer

In an early version, there was a scene where Vitalstatistix opens his fly, pulls out a fish, and asks Unhygienix to smell it, but Asterix creator Albert Uderzo hated the joke and asked for it to be removed.

Question 2

How does the film's portrayal of the Native American Chief's daughter differ from the original comic book?

Accepted Answer

In the comic, she is a minor, unattractive character who makes the Gauls want to return home, but in this adaptation she plays a significant role, is portrayed as young and beautiful, and has a platonic love story with Obelix.

Question 3

What production milestone makes this Asterix film unique?

Accepted Answer

It was produced in Germany under the title 'Asterix in Amerika' and is the first Asterix film to be produced outside France, where it is called 'Astérix et les Indiens'.

Question 4

What technological first did this Asterix film achieve?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film in the Asterix series to use computer-generated scenes.

Question 5

What strange challenges do Asterix and Obelix face in their American adventure?

Accepted Answer

They must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo, and a medicine man who wants their magic potion.

Question 6

What controversial joke was cut from Asterix in America at the creator's request?

Accepted Answer

An early version had a scene where Vitalstatistix opens his fly, pulls out a fish, and asks Unhygienix to smell it, but Asterix creator Albert Uderzo hated the joke and asked for it to be removed.

Question 7

How did this Asterix film break from tradition in its production?

Accepted Answer

It was produced in Germany under the title Asterix in Amerika, making it the first Asterix film produced outside France, where it's called Astérix et les Indiens.

Question 8

What significant change was made to the Native American chief's daughter character in this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

In the comic, she's a minor, unattractive character who makes the Gauls want to leave quickly. In the film, she plays a significant role, is portrayed as young and beautiful, and has a platonic love story with Obelix.

Question 9

What technological first did Asterix in America achieve for the series?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Asterix film to use computer-generated scenes.

Question 10

What strange challenges do Asterix and Obelix face in their American adventure?

Accepted Answer

They must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo, and a medicine man who wants their magic potion after their friend Getafix is catapulted by Romans into unknown lands.

Asterix in America

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