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The Bacchantes

March 2, 1961 1h 42m 3.8/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1961. The Bacchantes is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Giorgio Ferroni.

Starring Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, and Alessandra Panaro

Synopsis

The god Dionysus decides to pay a visit to the city of Thebes. Dionysus wants to be the worshiped by the masses, but the kingdom is suffering a horrific drought and the king Pentheus wants instead to sacrifice a virgin to the God Demeter.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 2, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 3.8/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Vic Film
  • Societé Cinématographique Lyre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bacchantes about?

The god Dionysus decides to pay a visit to the city of Thebes. Dionysus wants to be the worshiped by the masses, but the kingdom is suffering a horrific drought and the king Pentheus wants instead ...

Who directed The Bacchantes?

The Bacchantes was directed by Giorgio Ferroni.

How long is The Bacchantes?

The Bacchantes has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was The Bacchantes released?

The Bacchantes was released on March 2, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bacchantes?

The main cast of The Bacchantes includes Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo, Akim Tamiroff.