Herostratus(1967)
Herostratus Synopsis
When a young poet hires a marketing company to turn his suicide into a mass-media spectacle, he finds that his subversive intentions are quickly diluted into a reactionary gesture.
Herostratus (1967) is a drama film directed by Don Levy, released on July 10, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Michael Gothard, Gabriella Licudi, Peter Stephens and Antony Paul. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Levy
- Writers:
- Don Levy, Don Levy, Alan Daiches
- Producers:
- James Quinn, Don Levy
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Allams
- Production:
- BBC, BFI Experimental Film Fund
- Status:
- Released
Herostratus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Gothard
as Max
Gabriella Licudi
as Clio
- Peter Stephens
Peter Stephens
as Farsons
- Antony Paul
Antony Paul
as Pointer
Mona Hammond
as Sandy
Helen Mirren
as Advert Woman
- Brigitte St. John
Brigitte St. John
as Dancer
Malcolm Muggeridge
as Radio Presenter (voice)
Allen Ginsberg
as Poet (voice)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Don Levy, written by Don Levy, Don Levy and Alan Daiches, produced by James Quinn and Don Levy.
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Herostratus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 18 ratings.
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Herostratus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Herostratus online?
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Herostratus (1967) is available to stream on Cultpix and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Herostratus?
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The main cast of Herostratus (1967) includes Michael Gothard, Gabriella Licudi, Peter Stephens, Antony Paul and Mona Hammond. The film was directed by Don Levy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Herostratus released?
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Herostratus was released on July 10, 1967 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is Herostratus worth watching?
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Herostratus (1967) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.