The Bacchantes (1961)

The Bacchantes (1961)

1961-03-02 France, Italy 102 Min. PG-13
3.8 3 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

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