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Sebastiane (1976)

17/12/1976 (GB)
Drama
1h 26m

Overview

Rome, AD 303. Emperor Diocletian demotes his favourite, Sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.

  • Derek JarmanDirector, Writer
  • Paul HumfressDirector, Writer
  • James WhaleyWriter

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Latin

  • Budget

    $45,000

Keywords

  • fight
  • exile
  • ancient rome
  • torture
  • execution
  • slow motion
  • pacifist
  • pagan
  • homoeroticism
  • hunt
  • sword duel
  • religious prejudice
  • erotic movie
  • military unit
  • military outpost
  • living in exile
  • situational sexuality
  • 4th century
  • gay theme

Top Billed Cast

Leonardo Treviglio

Leonardo Treviglio

Sebastian

Barney James

Severus

Neil Kennedy

Max

Richard Warwick

Richard Warwick

Justin

Donald Dunham

Claudius

Ken Hicks

Adrian

Janusz Romanov

Anthony

Steffano Massari

Marius

Daevid Finbar

Julian

Gerald Incandela

Leopard Boy

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