Dionysus in '69 (1970)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.56 |
Directed By
Brian De Palma
Robert Fiore
Bruce Joel Rubin
Crew
Brian De Palma
Robert Fiore
Bruce Joel Rubin
Euripides
Brian De Palma
Robert Fiore
Bruce Joel Rubin
Brian De Palma
TOP CAST
William Finley
Self/Dionysus
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