Cabiria
"All Nations Bow to This - The Greatest Spectacle the World Has Seen!"
Originally released in 1914. Cabiria is a drama/history film. directed by Giovanni Pastrone. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Carolina Catena, Lidia Quaranta, and Gina Marangoni
Synopsis
Young Cabiria is kidnapped by pirates and sold as a slave in Carthage. Just as she's to be sacrificed to Moloch, Cabiria is rescued by Fulvius Axilla, a good-hearted Roman spy, and his powerful slave, Maciste. The trio are broken up as Cabiria is entrusted to a woman of noble birth. With Cabiria's fate unknown, Maciste punished for his heroism, and Fulvius sent away to fight for Rome, is there any hope of our heroes reuniting?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (142 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carolina Catena
as Cabiria (Chlld)
Lidia Quaranta
as Cabiria (Adult)
Gina Marangoni
as Croessa
Dante Testa
as Karthalo
Umberto Mozzato
as Fulvio Axilla
Bartolomeo Pagano
as Maciste
Raffaele di Napoli
as Bodastoret - the Innkeeper
Emilio Vardannes
as Hannibal
Edoardo Davesnes
as Hasdrubal
Italia Almirante-Manzini
as Sophonisba - Hasdrubal's Daughter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Itala Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabiria about?
Young Cabiria is kidnapped by pirates and sold as a slave in Carthage. Just as she's to be sacrificed to Moloch, Cabiria is rescued by Fulvius Axilla, a good-hearted Roman spy, and his powerful sla...
Who directed Cabiria?
Cabiria was directed by Giovanni Pastrone.
How long is Cabiria?
Cabiria has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Cabiria released?
Cabiria was released on June 1, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cabiria?
The main cast of Cabiria includes Carolina Catena, Lidia Quaranta, Gina Marangoni, Dante Testa, Umberto Mozzato.
Is Cabiria worth watching?
Cabiria has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.