Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
Teseo contro il minotauro
Synopsis
King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
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Rosanna Schiaffino
Princess Fedra / Arianna
Bob Mathias
Prince Teseo
Alberto Lupo
Chirone
Rik Battaglia
Demetrio
Nerio Bernardi
Re di Atene
Carlo Tamberlani
Minosse, Re di Creta
Emma Baron
madre adottiva di Arianna
Nico Pepe
Gerione
Susanne Loret
Anfitrite
Paul Müller
Medico di Corte
Tiziana Casetti
Illia, daughter of Xanto
Alberto Plebani
Xantos
Tina Lattanzi
Queen Pasiphae
Milo Malagoli
The Minotaur
Adriano Micantoni
Sunis
Vittorio Vaser
Timon
Amedeo Trilli
Ctesiphorus
Andrea Scotti
Alcimene
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silvio Amadio
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandro Continenza, Gian Paolo Callegari
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Teseo contro il minotauro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Giorgio Agliani Cinematografica, Produzione Gino Mordini, Illiria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silvio Amadio
Sandro Continenza, Gian Paolo Callegari
Carlo Rustichelli
Renato del Frate, Aldo Giordani
Nella Nannuzzi
Giorgio Agliani, Gino Mordini, Rodolphe Solmsen
Department Leadership Roster
Nella Nannuzzi
Editor
Giorgio Agliani
Producer
Gino Mordini
Producer
Silvio Amadio
Director
Sandro Continenza
Writer
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Gian Paolo Callegari
Writer
Aldo Giordani
Director of Photography
Enzo Musumeci Greco
Stunt Coordinator
Enzo Bulgarelli
Costume Design
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Rodolphe Solmsen
Producer
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1960 - 1964 (First 3 pages only)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
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What is Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete about?
King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
Who directed Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete?
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete was directed by Silvio Amadio.
Who stars in Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete?
The principal cast of Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete includes Rosanna Schiaffino, Bob Mathias, Alberto Lupo, Rik Battaglia, Nerio Bernardi.
When was Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete released and how long is it?
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.