Caligula’s manhood takes center stage in this bawdy Roman farce.
CALIGULA'S HOT NIGHTS
In Augusta the emperor Caligula has a serious problem: he must demonstrate his manliness "coram populo" on the occasion of the feast of Priapus. But the Imperial young man is powerless and threatens a fool in front of the people who arrive in droves to watch the battle. To avoid this conflict, he goes to the professor Barnardus and attempts to hide out in his clinic.
Proof that even emperors can have performance issues—history has never been this cheeky.
Caligula’s Hot Nights delivers Roman debauchery with a winking comedic touch, as the notoriously powerless emperor scrambles to save face at a very public festival. Expect toga-clad farce, bumbling conspirators, and an X-rated sense of humor that’s as shameless as its subject.
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Caligula's Hot Nights is a 1977 Italian comedy film directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero about Emperor Caligula's desperate attempts to prove his manhood during the feast of Priapus, leading to a series of comic escapades in ancient Rome.
- Director
- Roberto Bianchi Montero
- Writers
- Piero Regnoli, Roberto Bianchi Montero
- Release
- 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- Die heißen Nächte des Caligula, The Hot Nights of Caligula, Caligula Erotica, Le calde notti di Caligola (original title)
Synopsis
Why Cult
Set in the heart of ancient Rome, the film lampoons imperial politics and personal anxieties in equal measure.
Caligula’s struggle with impotence takes comic center stage, turning a legendary ruler into the butt of bawdy jokes.
The notorious Roman festival is the backdrop for Caligula’s most embarrassing challenge—performed 'coram populo.'
A parade of bumbling plotters chase Caligula through clinics and corridors, adding slapstick chaos to the imperial antics.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Caligula's Hot Nights about? +
Caligula's Hot Nights is about Emperor Caligula’s attempts to prove his manhood during the feast of Priapus, leading to comic mishaps and escapes from his many conspirators.
When was Caligula's Hot Nights released? +
Caligula's Hot Nights was released in 1977.
Who directed Caligula's Hot Nights? +
Roberto Bianchi Montero directed Caligula's Hot Nights.
How long is Caligula's Hot Nights? +
Caligula's Hot Nights has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Caligula's Hot Nights? +
Caligula's Hot Nights is a comedy.
Where can I watch Caligula's Hot Nights? +
Caligula's Hot Nights is available to watch on SassyFlix.
