

The Bacchantes (1961)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1961-03-02
France, Italy
102 Min.
PG-13
Fantasy, Drama
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
Dirce
Dionysus
Manto
Pentheus
Teiresias
Lacdanos
Atteon
Agave
Pastore / Shepherd
Sumo sacerdote / High Priest
Policrates
Slave carrying Water (uncredited)