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The Bacchantes (1961)

Movie ★ 5.3 102 min

Fantasy Drama

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.

Giorgio Ferroni Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 1961
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0054650
Country
,
Language
Studio
Vic Film, Societé Cinématographique Lyre

Themes

Cast

Taina Elg Taina Elg Dirce Pierre Brice Pierre Brice Dionysus Alessandra Panaro Alessandra Panaro Manto Alberto Lupo Alberto Lupo Pentheus Akim Tamiroff Akim Tamiroff Teiresias Raf Mattioli Raf Mattioli Lacdanos Erno Crisa Erno Crisa Atteon Miranda Campa Miranda Campa Agave Gérard Landry Pastore / Shepherd Nerio Bernardi Nerio Bernardi Sumo sacerdote / High Priest Enzo Fiermonte Enzo Fiermonte Policrates Gianni Di Segni Gianni Di Segni Slave carrying Water (uncredited)

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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 to sacrifice a virgin to the God Demeter.
Who directed The Bacchantes?
The Bacchantes was directed by Giorgio Ferroni.
Who stars in The Bacchantes?
The Bacchantes stars Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo.
When was The Bacchantes released?
The Bacchantes is a 1961 fantasy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Bacchantes?
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