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The Bacchantes (1961)

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.

  • Fantasy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Taina ElgTaina ElgDirce
  • Photo of Pierre BricePierre BriceDionysus
  • Photo of Alessandra PanaroAlessandra PanaroManto
  • Photo of Alberto LupoAlberto LupoPentheus
  • Photo of Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffTeiresias
  • Photo of Raf MattioliRaf MattioliLacdanos
  • Photo of Erno CrisaErno CrisaAtteon
  • Photo of Miranda CampaMiranda CampaAgave
  • Photo of Gérard LandryGérard LandryPastore / Shepherd
  • Photo of Nerio BernardiNerio BernardiSumo sacerdote / High Priest

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