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Herostratus (1967)

Directed by Don Levy

Drama · 2h 22m

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.

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Cast

Michael Gothard Max

Gabriella Licudi Clio

Peter Stephens Farsons

Antony Paul Pointer

Mona Hammond Sandy

Helen Mirren Advert Woman

Brigitte St. John Dancer

Malcolm Muggeridge Radio Presenter (voice)

Allen Ginsberg Poet (voice)

Adolf Hitler Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director: Don Levy
Writer: Don Levy
Director of Photography: Keith Allams
Editor: Don Levy
Producer: Don Levy, James Quinn

Details

Release date: 1967-07-10
Runtime: 2h 22m
Genres: Drama
Original language: EN
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: BBC, BFI Experimental Film Fund