Norman's Awesome Experience

Norman's Awesome Experience

Norman thought the 20th Century was bad. But now, he's got a date with the Roman Empire.

PG-13 1989 · 87 min · ★ 3.8 · Science Fiction, Comedy

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

Directed by Paul Donovan · Written by Paul Donovan

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Laurie Paton Erica
Jacques Lussier Umberto
David Hemblen Septimus Fabius
Lee Broker Marcus Titanus
Marcos Woinsky Serpicus
Gabriela Salos Felix
Brian Downey Dr. Nobbelmeyer
Armando Capo Blacksmith
Enrique Latorre Emperor Nero
Tom McCamus Norman

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