Die Bacchantinnen (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1961 · Film · ★ 3.8

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Released in 1961, Die Bacchantinnen is a fantasy and drama film directed by Giorgio Ferroni, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Gott Dionysos besucht in menschlicher Gestalt Theben, das unter Wassermangel leidet. Er gibt sich aber nicht zu erkennen. König Pentheus verbietet den Bürgern den Gott anzubeten und will stattdessen die Jungfrau Manto opfern. Ihr Verlobter Lacdanos will mit ihr fliehen, doch beide geraten in Gefangenschaft. Dionysos hilft den beiden und eröffnet Lacdanos, das er in Wirklichkeit der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns von Theben ist.

Who’s in it. Die Bacchantinnen stars Taina Elg as Dirce, Pierre Brice as Dionysus, Alessandra Panaro as Manto and Alberto Lupo as Pentheus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Die Bacchantinnen has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Bacchantinnen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Bacchantinnen tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Die Bacchantinnen (1961)?
In Vereinigtes Königreich, Die Bacchantinnen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Die Bacchantinnen worth watching?
Die Bacchantinnen holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Die Bacchantinnen?
Die Bacchantinnen stars Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo and Akim Tamiroff.
When was Die Bacchantinnen released?
Die Bacchantinnen was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.