The Bacchantes (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1961, The Bacchantes is a fantasy and drama film directed by Giorgio Ferroni, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Bacchantes 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, The Bacchantes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB 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 The Bacchantes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bacchantes tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bacchantes (1961)?
- In GB, The Bacchantes 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 The Bacchantes worth watching?
- The Bacchantes 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 The Bacchantes?
- The Bacchantes stars Taina Elg, Pierre Brice, Alessandra Panaro, Alberto Lupo and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was The Bacchantes released?
- The Bacchantes was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.