The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome(1954)
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome Synopsis
Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Kenneth Anger, released on March 29, 1954 with a runtime of 38m. It stars Samson De Brier, Marjorie Cameron, Joan Whitney and Katy Kadell. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenneth Anger
- Writers:
- Kenneth Anger
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth Anger
- Status:
- Released
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samson De Brier
as Lord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast
Marjorie Cameron
as The Scarlet Woman / Kali
- Joan Whitney
Joan Whitney
as Aphrodite
- Katy Kadell
Katy Kadell
as Isis
- Renate Druks
Renate Druks
as Lilith
Anaïs Nin
as Astarte
- Paul Mathison
Paul Mathison
as Pan
Curtis Harrington
as Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker
Kenneth Anger
as Hecate
- Peter Loome
Peter Loome
as Ganymede
Key crew
Directed by Kenneth Anger, written by Kenneth Anger.
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 70 ratings.
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
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The main cast of The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) includes Samson De Brier, Marjorie Cameron, Joan Whitney, Katy Kadell and Renate Druks. The film was directed by Kenneth Anger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome released?
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome was released on March 29, 1954 and runs for 38m.
Is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome worth watching?
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.