Caligula and Messalina
Caligula et Messaline
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Synopsis
When the deranged emperor Caligula falls for an insatiable gladiatrix, their reign launches a mind-bending bacchanal of torture, sodomy, incest, castration, and aroused livestock.
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Ready, Fight! - Clip from Caligula and Messalina (English with Japanese Subtitles) by Film&Clips
Type: Clip • Published 2019-11-29
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Gino Turini
Caligula
Betty Roland
Messalina
Vladimir Brajovic
Claudius
Françoise Blanchard
Agrippina
Raul Cabrera
Silius
Vincent Lo Monaco
Fanny Magier
Messalina's Mother
Laurence Lovall
Dominique Irissou
Marie-Noëlle Arnoult
Silvie Dezabauneix
Drusilla / Caligula's younger sister
Kathy Sadik
Merope
Jean-Pierre Lemaire
Florence Guérin
Woman Gladiator
Nathalie Berreby
Woman Gladiator
Antonio Passalia
Claudius / Caligula's uncle
Piotr Stanislas
Caliste
Fernando Arcangeli
Orgy Participant (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Mattei, Antonio Passalia
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Passalia
- Original Score
- Giacomo Dell'Orso
- Original Title
- Caligula et Messaline
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Mattei, Antonio Passalia
Antonio Passalia
Giacomo Dell'Orso
Jean-Jacques Renon, Luigi Ciccarese
Michel Patient, Janette Kronegger
Pierre Hanin
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Mattei
Director
Antonio Passalia
Writer
Michel Patient
Editor
Pierre Hanin
Producer
Janette Kronegger
Editor
Antonio Passalia
Director
Elda Chinellato
Costume Design
Jean-Jacques Renon
Director of Photography
Luigi Ciccarese
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is Caligula and Messalina about?
When the deranged emperor Caligula falls for an insatiable gladiatrix, their reign launches a mind-bending bacchanal of torture, sodomy, incest, castration, and aroused livestock.
Who directed Caligula and Messalina?
Caligula and Messalina was directed by Bruno Mattei, Antonio Passalia.
Who stars in Caligula and Messalina?
The principal cast of Caligula and Messalina includes Gino Turini, Betty Roland, Vladimir Brajovic, Françoise Blanchard, Raul Cabrera.
When was Caligula and Messalina released and how long is it?
Caligula and Messalina was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Caligula and Messalina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caligula and Messalina was composed by Giacomo Dell'Orso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caligula and Messalina?
Caligula and Messalina holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).