John the Baptist, the prophet of Israel, is imprisoned by Herod, governor of Judea for protesting Herod's marriage to his brother's wife. Jealousies rage and Herod's step-daughter and niece Salome seduces Herod by means of a torrid dance...
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| Tomas Milian | ... |
Herod
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Pamela Salem | ... |
Herodias
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| Tim Woodward | ... |
Nerva
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| Jo Champa | ... |
Salome
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| Fabrizio Bentivoglio | ... |
Yokanaan
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| Jean-François Stévenin | ... |
Nerva's Aide-de-camp
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Fabio Carfora | ... |
Narraboth
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Richard Paul Majewski | ... |
Nelim
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| Feodor Chaliapin Jr. | ... |
Messenger
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| Paul Muller | ... |
Doctor
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Lorenzo Piani | ... |
Phillip
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Fabiana Torrente | ... |
Salome, as a child
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Johara Farley | ... |
Princess
(as Valeria Racz)
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Andrea Flamini | ... |
Imperial Legionnaire
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Nicola D'Eramo | ... |
1st Guest
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Jorge Krimer | ... |
2nd Guest
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Paolo Paolini | ... |
1st Dignitary
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Leslie Thomas | ... |
2nd Dignitary
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| Massimo Sarchielli | ... |
1st Assassin
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Mohamed Badrsalem | ... |
2nd Assassin
(as Salem Mohamed Badr)
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| Annie Carol Edel | ... |
The Mother Goddess
(as Annie Edel)
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| Sergio Doria | ... |
Horseman
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Ikky Maas | ... |
Dancer
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Cleo Sebastian | ... |
Dancer
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Michael Popper | ... |
Dancer
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Noel Wallace | ... |
Dancer
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David Cameron | ... |
Gladiator
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Daniele Meloni | ... |
Gladiator
(as Daniele Melani)
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| Alex Serra | ... |
High Priest
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Hitman (uncredited)
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Paolo Merosi | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Nigel Pratt | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Claude d'Anna | ||
Written by
| Claude d'Anna | ... | (story) & |
| Aaron Barzman | ... | (story) & |
| Basilio Franchina | ... | (story) |
| Claude d'Anna | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Aaron Barzman | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Basilio Franchina | ... | (screenplay) |
| Oscar Wilde | ... | (freely adapted from the story by) |
| Ruth Gross | ... | (dialogue) |
| Alberto Piferi | ... | (dialogue adaptation) |
Produced by
| Yoram Globus | ... | producer |
| Menahem Golan | ... | producer |
| Henry Lange | ... | co-producer |
| Roberta Revetria | ... | supervising producer |
| Pietro Sassaroli | ... | supervising producer |
| Vincenzo Testa | ... | supervising producer |
| John Thompson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Egisto Macchi | ||
Cinematography by
| Pasqualino De Santis | ||
Editing by
| Roberto Perpignani | ||
Editorial Department
| Alessandra Perpignani | ... | second assistant editor |
| Anna Maria Rocca | ... | assistant editor |
| Domenico Varone | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Francesco Cinieri | ||
Production Design by
| Giantito Burchiellaro | ||
Costume Design by
| Adriana Spadaro | ||
Makeup Department
| Claudia Bianchi | ... | hair stylist |
| Vincenzo Cardella | ... | key hair stylist |
| Mirella Ginnoto | ... | key hair stylist |
| Ferdinando Merolla | ... | hair stylist |
| Mario Michisanti | ... | makeup artist |
| Manlio Rocchetti | ... | key makeup artist |
| Maurizio Silvi | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean-Marie Bertrand | ... | production manager |
| Mario Cotone | ... | unit manager |
| Alberto Passone | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philippe Gautier | ... | assistant director |
| Roberto Palmerini | ... | assistant director |
| Joseph Rochlitz | ... | second assistant director |
| Antonio Stefanucci | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Agostino Bivi | ... | chief painter |
| Nicola Bucci | ... | props |
| Sergio Forcina | ... | weapons |
| Stefano Mafera | ... | titles |
| Mirella Antonia Rubeo | ... | props |
| Cynthia Sleiter | ... | assistant production designer |
| Eugenio Ulissi | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Luciano Anzellotti | ... | sound effects editor |
| Massimo Anzellotti | ... | sound effects editor |
| Eros Giustini | ... | boom operator |
| Rafael Guzman | ... | sound editor |
| Gaetano Testa | ... | sound mixer |
| Corrado Volpicelli | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Giovanni Corridori | ... | special effects |
| Massimo Cristofanelli | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Franco Bruni | ... | camera operator (as Franco Bruno) |
| Aldo Colanzi | ... | machinist |
| Roberto De Nigris | ... | second assistant camera |
| Luciano Leoni | ... | gaffer |
| Massimiliano Sano | ... | first assistant camera |
| Eraldo Barbona | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Roberto Calabró | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Francesca Grandi | ... | wardrobe |
| Floriana Scalabrelli | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Daniela Speranza | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Bruno Carioti | ... | computer programming |
| Egisto Macchi | ... | conductor |
| Danilo Moroni | ... | score mixer |
| Marco Streccioni | ... | music recordist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Serena Canevari | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Francesca Alatri | ... | production secretary |
| Christopher Bruce | ... | choreographer |
| Alfonso Farano | ... | administrator |
| Renato Izzo | ... | dubbing director |
| Edilio Kim | ... | publicist (as Kim Gatti) |
| Claudio Lazzari | ... | administrator |
| Fulvio Lucisano | ... | presented by |
| Andrea Maggi | ... | production secretary |
| Aroldo Mogiani | ... | production secretary |
| Antonio Pala | ... | administrator |
| Mario Bardella | ... | voice dubbing: Feodor Chaliapin Jr. (uncredited) |
| Pino Colizzi | ... | voice dubbing: Tomas Milian (uncredited) |
| Gabriella Genta | ... | voice dubbing: Pamela Salem (uncredited) |
| Marco Guadagno | ... | voice dubbing: Richard Paul Majewski (uncredited) |
| Gino La Monica | ... | voice dubbing: Tim Woodward (uncredited) |
| Massimo Lodolo | ... | voice dubbing: Mohamed Salem Badr (uncredited) |
| Paolo Poiret | ... | voice dubbing: Paul Muller (uncredited) |
| Gianni Williams | ... | voice dubbing: Jean-François Stévenin (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Cannon
- Italian International Film
- Dédalus
- TF1 Films Production (co-producer) (French version)
Distributors
- Distribuzione Lanciamento Film (DLF) (1986) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Cannon Tuschinski Film Distribution (1986) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (as Cannon Tuschinski Film Distribution B.V.)
- Cannon Film Distributors Ltd. (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Hoyts Distribution (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Italian International Film (2006) (Italy) (DVD) (PAL)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CAM Edizioni Musicali (soundtrack)
- Sonic Studio di Roma (music recorded at)
- C.D.S. (music studio)
- GP11 (wardrobe)
- Rancati (props)
- L.C.P. (footware)
- Rocchetti e Carboni (wigs)
- Nino Lembo (jewellery)
- M.G.M. (grip and lighting equipment)
- Romana Trasporti Cinematografici S.r.l. (transportation)
- Arco 2 (camera equipment provided by)
- Gruppo Trenta (dubbing)
Storyline
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John the Baptist, the prophet of Israel, is imprisoned by Herod, governor of Judea for protesting Herod's marriage to his brother's wife. Jealousies rage and Herod's step-daughter and niece Salome seduces Herod by means of a torrid dance to give her the head of the prophet - but then tries to save the life of the man she has thus condemned. Updated to a WWII setting
Written by Jim Beaver |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jo Champa's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987). See more » |