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

Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo, Akim Tamiroff, Raf Mattioli, Erno Crisa, Miranda Campa

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Frequently asked

What is "The Bacchantes" about?

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.

When was "The Bacchantes" released?

The Bacchantes was released in 1961.

Who stars in "The Bacchantes"?

The cast includes Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo.