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A nerdy scientist teaches ancient Romans to rock and roll. Chaos ensues. Obviously.
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IMDb
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Norman's Awesome Experience (1989)

so-bad-it's-goodCanadian fever dreamhistorical anachronism chaos

Overview

ComedyScience Fiction

Through the experiment of a crazy scientist, his colleague Norman, model Erica and her photographer are sent back in time to the Romans. They arrive in a small village, controlled by the Roman Septimus Fabius and a fat village mayor. They teach the people the Rock'n Roll... and revolution. Of course the Romans don't appreciate their efforts - will Norman's Know How save them? Written by Tom Zoerner

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Content warning
time travelcanuxploitation

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Roman costumes that look suspiciously like bedsheets.

Writing

Dialogue so wooden it could build another aqueduct.

Best for:Friends: Irony-forward group roasting required. Bring snacks and low expectations.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while occasionally looking up confused.
Paul Donovan

Director

Paul Donovan

ReleasedSep 1, 1989
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Téléfilm Canada
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

Top Cast

Jacques Lussier

Jacques Lussier

Umberto

David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Septimus Fabius

Marcos Woinsky

Marcos Woinsky

Serpicus

Brian Downey

Brian Downey

Dr. Nobbelmeyer

Armando Capo

Armando Capo

Blacksmith

Tom McCamus

Tom McCamus

Norman

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Cultural

This is peak 'canuxploitation' — cheap Canadian genre films made for international markets, often with tax shelter money. It's a whole thing.

Trivia

Director Paul Donovan later made the legitimately acclaimed sci-fi series 'Lexx,' proving that even the most chaotic careers can find redemption.

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