Dionysus in '69 (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, Dionysus in '69 is a drama film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 85 minutes. “A Celebration of Feeling, Loving, Wanting, Killing, Hearing, Tasting, Touching, Living” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed stageplay based on the ancient greek play The Bacchae written by Euripides. This play is performed by members of The Performance Group, an NYC experimental theater group who has made their own personal adaptation of this ancient text. Filmed by Brian De Palma.
Who’s in it. Dionysus in '69 stars William Finley as Self/Dionysus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dionysus in '69 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dionysus in '69 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dionysus in '69 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dionysus in '69 (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dionysus in '69 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dionysus in '69 worth watching?
- Dionysus in '69 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dionysus in '69?
- Dionysus in '69 stars William Finley.
- When was Dionysus in '69 released?
- Dionysus in '69 was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.