Pythias, a liberal Athenian who believes all men are brothers, is condemned to death by Dionysus, the tyrant of Syracuse, who finds this view dangerous. However, Dionysus allows Pythias to ...
See full summary »
Alison Brie has the power to decide which '80s trends should make a comeback and which should stay buried forever.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Damon and Pythias (1962)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
The Prince and the Pauper
(1962)
Adventure
Director:
Don Chaffey
Stars:
Sean Scully,
Guy Williams,
Jane Asher
The Third Day
(1965)
Drama
|
Mystery
Director:
Jack Smight
Stars:
George Peppard,
Elizabeth Ashley,
Roddy McDowall
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
(1957)
Drama
|
Fantasy
|
Horror
Director:
Gene Fowler Jr.
Stars:
Michael Landon,
Yvonne Lime,
Whit Bissell
Heaven with a Gun
(1969)
Western
Director:
Lee H. Katzin
Stars:
Glenn Ford,
Carolyn Jones,
Barbara Hershey
Sirocco
(1951)
Action
|
Drama
|
Film-Noir
Director:
Curtis Bernhardt
Stars:
Humphrey Bogart,
Lee J. Cobb,
Märta Torén
General Massacre
(1973)
Drama
|
War
Director:
Burr Jerger
Stars:
Burr Jerger,
Christine Gish,
Tiffany Tate
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Guy Williams | ... | Damon | |
| Don Burnett | ... | Pythias | |
 |
Ilaria Occhini | ... | Nerissa |
| Liana Orfei | ... | Adriana | |
| Marina Berti | ... | Mereka - Nerissa's Friend | |
| Arnoldo Foà | ... | Dionysius the Tyrant | |
|
|
Carlo Giustini | ... | Cariso |
|
|
Aldo Silvani | ... | Patriarch |
|
|
Andrea Bosic | ... | Arcanos |
|
|
Maurizio Baldoni | ... | Dionysius the Younger |
|
|
Franco Fantasia | ... | Rumius the Fencing Master |
|
|
Osvaldo Ruggieri | ... | Demetrius - Nerissa's Brother |
| Lawrence Montaigne | ... | Flute Player | |
|
|
Enrico Glori | ... | Nikos |
|
|
Gianni Bonagura | ... | Phylemon |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Pythias, a liberal Athenian who believes all men are brothers, is condemned to death by Dionysus, the tyrant of Syracuse, who finds this view dangerous. However, Dionysus allows Pythias to return to Athens to visit his ailing wife with the understanding he will then come back to face his punishment. Damon, a friend of Pythias, volunteers to be a hostage to guarantee Pythias's return. Dionysius doesn't expect Pythias to keep his end of the bargain, thus exposing the falsity of his beliefs. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
World-famed story of friendship and fury!Genres:
AdventureCertificate:
See all certifications »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
June 1962 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Damon and Pythias See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Sound Recording)
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Through Neopythagoreanism, Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans are considered philosophical ancestors of Neoplatonism, a Late Antiquity philosophical school. The Neoplatonists combined philosophy with mysticism and polytheistic theology. Founded by Plotinus (c. 205-270) in the 3rd century, the school produced several philosophers to the 6th century. Then Emperor Justinian I banned the teachings of the school as overly pagan. Byzantine philosophers Michael Psellos (11th century) and Gemistus Pletho (14th-15th century) led Neoplatonic revivals in their eras, centuries following the demise of the original school. Pythagorean, Platonic, and Neoplatonic philosophical concepts have shaped Christian, Islamic, and Jewish theological schools since Late Antiquity. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Explore popular and recently added TV series available to stream now with Prime Video.
Face the punishment of death or a friend that is a thief and liar (willing to lie and pretend to be a hostage). Not much of a choice, the only other choice I can think of would be suicide or to get the heck out of there fast, leave the country quickly and forget both. lol.
This is the story of "all men are brothers", treat each other right. Damon and Pythias of Greek mythology - the story of morality.
It's okay but moves at a snail's pace. I guess because there wasn't quite enough material for a typical full length film of the time era so they drug out the original story.
2/10