The Illiac Passion
Originally released in 1967. The Illiac Passion is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
Starring Richard Beauvais, David Beauvais, and Robert Alvarez
Synopsis
Prometheus, on an Odyssean journey, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge in search of the characters of his imagination. After meeting the Muse, he proceeds to the "forest." There, under an apple tree, he communes with his selves, represented by celebrated personages from the New York "underground scene" who appear as modern correlatives to the figures of Greek mythology. The filmmaker, who narrates the situations with a translation of Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, finds the personalities of his characters to have a timeless universality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illiac Passion about?
Prometheus, on an Odyssean journey, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge in search of the characters of his imagination. After meeting the Muse, he proceeds to the "forest." There, under an apple tree, he c...
Who directed The Illiac Passion?
The Illiac Passion was directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
How long is The Illiac Passion?
The Illiac Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Illiac Passion released?
The Illiac Passion was released on December 30, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illiac Passion?
The main cast of The Illiac Passion includes Richard Beauvais, David Beauvais, Robert Alvarez, Taylor Mead, Sheila Gary.