Salomé (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, Salomé is a drama film directed by Carmelo Bene, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychedelic re-telling of the biblical story. Salome is the daughter of the second wife of King Herod. The King is infatuated with her and after she fails to seduce the prophet John (The Baptist) she dances for the King in order to ask for his execution. The story is told in a bizarre way of fast cuts, repetitive dialogue and extreme satire.
Who’s in it. Salomé stars Carmelo Bene as Erode Antipa / Onorio, Lydia Mancinelli as Erodiade, Donyale Luna as Salome and Alfiero Vincenti as Erodiade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Salomé 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 Salomé page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salomé tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salomé (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salomé change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salomé worth watching?
- Salomé holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salomé?
- Salomé stars Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Donyale Luna, Alfiero Vincenti and Veruschka von Lehndorff.
- When was Salomé released?
- Salomé was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.