The Year of the Cannibals(1969)
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The Year of the Cannibals Synopsis
On the streets of a damp metropolis lie the corpses of hundreds and hundreds of boys and girls. No one can give them a resting place because of a law enacted by a repressive State. But the young Antigone, with the help of a foreigner, Tiresias, violates this rule in the name of pietas, undermining the established order.
The Year of the Cannibals (1969) is a drama film directed by Liliana Cavani, released on August 23, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Britt Ekland, Pierre Clémenti, Tomas Milian and Delia Boccardo. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers:
- Italo Moscati, Liliana Cavani, Sophocles
- Producers:
- Bino Cicogna, Enzo Doria
- Cinematographer:
- Giulio Albonico
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- San Marco, Doria
- Status:
- Released
The Year of the Cannibals (1969) Trailer
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The Year of the Cannibals Cast & Crew
Main cast
Britt Ekland
as Antigone
Pierre Clémenti
as Tiresia
Tomas Milian
as Emone
Delia Boccardo
as Ismene
Marino Masé
as Ismene's Fiancé
Francesco Leonetti
as Prime Minister
Alfredo Bianchini
Alessandro Cane
as National Security Commissioner
- Cora Mazzoni
Cora Mazzoni
as Antigone's Mother
- Francesco Arminio
Francesco Arminio
as Antigone's Father
- Giampiero Frondini
Giampiero Frondini
as Anchorman #1
Sergio Serafini
as Military Interrogator
Key crew
Directed by Liliana Cavani, written by Italo Moscati, Liliana Cavani and Sophocles, produced by Bino Cicogna and Enzo Doria.
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The Year of the Cannibals Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Year of the Cannibals – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Year of the Cannibals online?
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The Year of the Cannibals (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Year of the Cannibals?
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The main cast of The Year of the Cannibals (1969) includes Britt Ekland, Pierre Clémenti, Tomas Milian, Delia Boccardo and Marino Masé. The film was directed by Liliana Cavani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Year of the Cannibals released?
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The Year of the Cannibals was released on August 23, 1969 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Year of the Cannibals worth watching?
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The Year of the Cannibals (1969) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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