Maciste (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1915, Maciste is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Luigi Romano Borgnetto, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl, pursued by a band of conspirators, hides in a movie theatre where she watches the film Cabiria. She determines to seek the aid of that film's strongman, Maciste. When she locates him, he helps her overcome her enemies, but not without many thrilling and dangerous adventures.
Who’s in it. Maciste stars Bartolomeo Pagano as Maciste (as Ernest Pagano), Clementina Gay as Josephine (as Arline Costello), Amelia Chellini as Her mother (as Louise Farnsworth) and Didaco Chellini as Duke Alexis (as Robert Ormand), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Maciste 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 Maciste page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maciste tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maciste (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maciste change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maciste worth watching?
- Maciste holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maciste?
- Maciste stars Bartolomeo Pagano, Clementina Gay, Amelia Chellini, Didaco Chellini and Leone Papa.
- When was Maciste released?
- Maciste was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.