Sebastiane
Synopsis
Rome, AD 303. Emperor Diocletian demotes his favourite, Sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.
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Sebastiane 1976 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-30
Top Cast
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Leonardo Treviglio
Sebastian
Barney James
Severus
Neil Kennedy
Max
Richard Warwick
Justin
Donald Dunham
Claudius
Ken Hicks
Adrian
Janusz Romanov
Anthony
Steffano Massari
Marius
Daevid Finbar
Julian
Gerald Incandela
Leopard Boy
Robert Medley
Diocletian
Lindsay Kemp
Dancer
Pamela Rooke
Madame Morgana, Emperor's Guest
Nell Campbell
Emperor's Guest
Patricia Quinn
Emperor's Guest
Peter Hinwood
Emperor's Guest
Philip Sayer
Emperor's Guest
Charlotte Barnes
Emperor's Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman, Paul Humfress
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Humfress, Derek Jarman, James Whaley
- Original Score
- Brian Eno, Andrew Thomas Wilson
- Original Title
- Sebastiane
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Megalovision, Cinegate, Disctac
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman, Paul Humfress
Paul Humfress, Derek Jarman, James Whaley
Brian Eno, Andrew Thomas Wilson
Peter Middleton
Paul Humfress
Howard Malin, James Whaley
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Jarman
Director
Paul Humfress
Director
Howard Malin
Producer
James Whaley
Producer
Peter Middleton
Director of Photography
Paul Humfress
Editor
Brian Eno
Original Music Composer
Andrew Thomas Wilson
Original Music Composer
Paul Humfress
Writer
Derek Jarman
Writer
James Whaley
Writer
Derek Jarman
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sebastiane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sebastiane about?
Rome, AD 303. Emperor Diocletian demotes his favourite, Sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.
Who directed Sebastiane?
Sebastiane was directed by Derek Jarman, Paul Humfress.
Who stars in Sebastiane?
The principal cast of Sebastiane includes Leonardo Treviglio, Barney James, Neil Kennedy, Richard Warwick, Donald Dunham.
When was Sebastiane released and how long is it?
Sebastiane was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Sebastiane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sebastiane was composed by Brian Eno, Andrew Thomas Wilson.