The Illiac Passion (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1967, The Illiac Passion is a drama film directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Prometheus, on an Odyssean journey, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge in search of the characters of his imagination. After meeting the Muse, he proceeds to the "forest." There, under an apple tree, he communes with his selves, represented by celebrated personages from the New York "underground scene" who appear as modern correlatives to the figures of Greek mythology. The filmmaker, who narrates the situations with a translation of Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound , finds the personalities of his characters to have a timeless universality.
Who’s in it. The Illiac Passion stars Richard Beauvais as Prometheus, David Beauvais as Prometheus' Conscience, Robert Alvarez as Narcissus and Taylor Mead as The Demon or Sprite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Illiac Passion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Illiac Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Illiac Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Illiac Passion (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Illiac Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Illiac Passion worth watching?
- The Illiac Passion holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Illiac Passion?
- The Illiac Passion stars Richard Beauvais, David Beauvais, Robert Alvarez, Taylor Mead and Sheila Gary.
- When was The Illiac Passion released?
- The Illiac Passion was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.