Dionysus in '69
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Filmed stageplay based on the ancient greek play The Bacchae written by Euripides. This play is performed by members of The Performance Group, an NYC experimental theater group who has made their own personal adaptation of this ancient text.
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Dionysus in '69 (1970) | Drama, Avant-Garde
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian De Palma, Robert Fiore, Bruce Joel Rubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Euripides, William Arrowsmith
- Original Title
- Dionysus in '69
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Sigma 3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian De Palma, Robert Fiore, Bruce Joel Rubin
Euripides, William Arrowsmith
Brian De Palma, Bruce Joel Rubin, Robert Fiore
Brian De Palma
Department Leadership Roster
Brian De Palma
Director
Robert Fiore
Director
Bruce Joel Rubin
Director
Brian De Palma
Editor
William Arrowsmith
Writer
Brian De Palma
Director of Photography
Bruce Joel Rubin
Director of Photography
Robert Fiore
Director of Photography
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What is Dionysus in '69 about?
Filmed stageplay based on the ancient greek play The Bacchae written by Euripides. This play is performed by members of The Performance Group, an NYC experimental theater group who has made their own personal adaptation of this ancient text.
Who directed Dionysus in '69?
Dionysus in '69 was directed by Brian De Palma, Robert Fiore, Bruce Joel Rubin.
Who stars in Dionysus in '69?
The principal cast of Dionysus in '69 includes William Finley, Joan MacIntosh, Patrick McDermott, William Shephard.
When was Dionysus in '69 released and how long is it?
Dionysus in '69 was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.