Gladiatress

Gladiatress is a 2004 British comedy film, starring Sally Phillips, Fiona Allen and Doon Mackichan. It is partly a parody of 2000's Gladiator.

Plot

Three unlikely heroines Worthaboutapig, Dwyfuc and Smirgut the Fierce set out to thwart a Roman invasion and save Celtic Britain.

Cast

Worthaboutapig – Sally Phillips
Dwyfuc – Doon Mackichan
Smirgut the Fierce – Fiona Allen
General Rhinus – David Hayman
Caesar – Ronan Vibert
Jean Marcosivellauniviromandiboule – Philippe De Groussouvre
Dubonet Warrior – Rory MacGregor
Mrs Goatsplitter – Pam Ferris
Welsh Suitor – Brendan O'Hea
Chamberlain – William Chubb

Filming

It was filmed at various locations in the UK between 11 November and 23 December 2002. Filming locations included the Bourne Woods and Frensham Ponds near Farnham in Surrey, Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire, and West Wittering in West Sussex.

Critical reception

Total Film gave the DVD release of Gladiatress one star out of five and described the film as "a painfully laugh-free vehicle for the usually talented stars of TV's Smack The Pony".