Caligula: The Untold Story
Caligola: La storia mai raccontata
“The most powerful man in the Empire has gone insane!”
Synopsis
An insane young emperor finds his love of brutality and degradation surpassed only by his hunger for enslaved virgins, cruel vengeance, extreme acts of 'horseplay' and beyond.
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David Brandon
Caligula
Laura Gemser
Miriam
Luciano Bartoli
Messala
Charles Borromel
Petreio
Fabiola Toledo
Livia
Sasha D'Arc
Ulmar
Alessandro Freyberger
Ezio
Larry Dolgin
Cornelius
Gabriele Tinti
Marcellus
Michele Soavi
Domitius
Nadine Roussial
Lavinia (uncredited)
Mark Shannon
Marius (uncredited)
Laura Levi
Redhead in orgy with Marius (uncredited)
Sabrina Mastrolorenzi
Brunette in threesome with dwarf (uncredited)
Pauline Teutscher
Orgy Girl (uncredited)
John Alin
Tullio Gallio
Ulla Luna
Clizia
Joan McCoy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe D'Amato
- Screenplay & Story
- George Eastman, Michele Soavi, Joe D'Amato
- Original Score
- Carlo Maria Cordio
- Original Title
- Caligola: La storia mai raccontata
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Metaxa Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe D'Amato
George Eastman, Michele Soavi, Joe D'Amato
Carlo Maria Cordio
Joe D'Amato
George Morley
Alexander Sussman
Department Leadership Roster
Joe D'Amato
Director
George Eastman
Writer
Michele Soavi
Writer
Joe D'Amato
Writer
George Morley
Editor
Helen Zinnerman
Costume Design
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Linda Mann
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caligula: The Untold Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caligula: The Untold Story about?
An insane young emperor finds his love of brutality and degradation surpassed only by his hunger for enslaved virgins, cruel vengeance, extreme acts of 'horseplay' and beyond.
Who directed Caligula: The Untold Story?
Caligula: The Untold Story was directed by Joe D'Amato.
Who stars in Caligula: The Untold Story?
The principal cast of Caligula: The Untold Story includes David Brandon, Laura Gemser, Luciano Bartoli, Charles Borromel, Fabiola Toledo.
When was Caligula: The Untold Story released and how long is it?
Caligula: The Untold Story was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Caligula: The Untold Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caligula: The Untold Story was composed by Carlo Maria Cordio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caligula: The Untold Story?
Caligula: The Untold Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).