Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons(1974)
Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons Synopsis
Penthesilea, the first of six films made by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, traverses thousands of years to look at the image of the Amazonian woman in myth. It asks, among other questions, is the Amazonian woman a rare strong female image or is she a figure derived from male phantasy? The film explores the complexities of such questions, but does not seek any concrete answers.
Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974) is a documentary and drama film directed by Peter Wollen, released on January 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Debra Dolnansky, Michael Thomas, Jan Creighton and Jim Goode. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Wollen
- Writers:
- Jessie Ashley, Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
- Producers:
- Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Castelli
- Production:
- Laura Mulvey-Peter Wollen
- Status:
- Released
Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Debra Dolnansky
Debra Dolnansky
as Penthesilea
- Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas
- Jan Creighton
Jan Creighton
- Jim Goode
Jim Goode
- Lisa Kephart
Lisa Kephart
- Pat Kerwin
Pat Kerwin
- Whit MacLaughlin
Whit MacLaughlin
Kristine Nielsen
- Brian Reich
Brian Reich
- Jerry Stropnicky
Jerry Stropnicky
- Ann Woodworth
Ann Woodworth
- Peter Wollen
Peter Wollen
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Peter Wollen, written by Jessie Ashley, Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, produced by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen.
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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons online?
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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974) is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons?
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The main cast of Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974) includes Debra Dolnansky, Michael Thomas, Jan Creighton, Jim Goode and Lisa Kephart. The film was directed by Peter Wollen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons released?
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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons was released on January 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons worth watching?
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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.