The god Dionysus decides to pay a visit to the city of Thebes.The god Dionysus decides to pay a visit to the city of Thebes.The god Dionysus decides to pay a visit to the city of Thebes.
Emilio Cigoli
- Narratore
- (uncredited)
Gianni Di Segni
- Slave carrying Water
- (uncredited)
Enzo Fiermonte
- Policrates
- (uncredited)
Alba Maiolini
- Woman of the People
- (uncredited)
Nino Marchetti
- Theban Citizen
- (uncredited)
Nello Pazzafini
- Theban Courtier
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaApart from one Asian catalog, there is no evidence that this film was ever released as "Bondage Gladiator Sexy". Indeed, the story line contains no bondage and no gladiators. Medallion Pictures released it in the US in 1963 as "The Bacchantes", and while there was no British theatrical release, it did receive a British television premiere on 3 January 1992 (again as "The Bacchantes") as part of Channel 4's Sword and Sandal season.
- GoofsAs with many movies produced during this period that were set in ancient times, all of the women are neatly shaved.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Bacchantes (1974)
Featured review
I recently got the chance to sit down and watch this for the first time, and am very impressed with how professional this film is. Giorgio Ferroni has fully tapped his cinematic talents, creating a movie which is visually every bit as stunning as Francisci's "Hercules." The tale itself is based on an ancient Greek play, but that is incidental. This one contains some very nicely decorated sets, an excellent score, budget costumes, and good acting. Pierre Brice is at his best as Dionysus, who comes to Thebes only to be short-shrifted by King Penteus (Alberto Lupo), who forbids his worship in that city. I've seen several other of Ferroni's films, but this one stands in my mind as one of the best. Nerio Bernardi is also in place as the high priest, while Alessandra Panaro and Taina Elg head the female cast. All in all, this is a wonderful film, and one that should be seen by every fan of the genre.
- copycat1025
- Dec 9, 2003
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- Bondage Gladiator Sexy
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- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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