The Bacchae(2009)
The Bacchae Synopsis
A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.
The Bacchae (2009) is a drama film directed by James Thomas, released on September 27, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mia Perovetz, Matthew Knob, Peter Judd and Michael Graves.
- Director:
- James Thomas
- Writers:
- Euripides
- Production:
- Macmillan Films
- Status:
- Released
The Bacchae (2009) Trailer
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The Bacchae Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by James Thomas, written by Euripides.
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The Bacchae – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bacchae?
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The main cast of The Bacchae (2009) includes Mia Perovetz, Matthew Knob, Peter Judd, Michael Graves and Dorothy Penz. The film was directed by James Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bacchae released?
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The Bacchae was released on September 27, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is there a trailer for The Bacchae?
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