Damon and Pythias
“World-famed story of friendship and fury!”
Synopsis
Damon is a thief who begins to question his beliefs after he meets Pythias, a liberal Athenian who believes all men are brothers.
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Guy Williams
Damon
Don Burnett
Pythias
Ilaria Occhini
Nerissa
Liana Orfei
Adriana
Marina Berti
Mereka - Nerissa's Friend
Arnoldo Foà
Dionysius the Tyrant
Carlo Giustini
Cariso
Aldo Silvani
Patriarch
Andrea Bosic
Arcanos
Maurizio Baldoni
Dionysius the Younger
Franco Fantasia
Rumius the Fencing Master
Osvaldo Ruggieri
Demetrius - Nerissa's Brother
Enrico Glori
Nikos
Gianni Bonagura
Phylemon
Lawrence Montaigne
Flute Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Bridget Boland
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Damon and Pythias
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- International Motion Picture Enterprises, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Bridget Boland, Franco Riganti, Samuel Marx
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Niccolò Lazzari
Samuel Marx, Sam Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Riganti
Writer
Niccolò Lazzari
Editor
Samuel Marx
Producer
Sam Jaffe
Producer
Alberto Boccianti
Production Design
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
Samuel Marx
Writer
Adriana Berselli
Costume Design
Bridget Boland
Screenplay
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damon and Pythias
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Damon and Pythias about?
Damon is a thief who begins to question his beliefs after he meets Pythias, a liberal Athenian who believes all men are brothers.
Who directed Damon and Pythias?
Damon and Pythias was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in Damon and Pythias?
The principal cast of Damon and Pythias includes Guy Williams, Don Burnett, Ilaria Occhini, Liana Orfei, Marina Berti.
When was Damon and Pythias released and how long is it?
Damon and Pythias was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Damon and Pythias?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Damon and Pythias was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.