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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974): Cast

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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons is a 1974 drama documentary directed by Laura Mulvey, starring Peter Wollen, Debra Dolnansky and Michael Thomas. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Laura Mulvey
Genres
Documentary , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons About?

The premise of Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons without spoilers.

The film, the first of six collaborations between Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, spans millennia to examine how the Amazonian woman is portrayed in myth. It questions whether she represents a rare strong female archetype or a figure shaped by male fantasy, probing these complexities without offering definitive answers.

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Cast & crew

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons Cast & Characters

Peter Wollen leads the cast, with Debra Dolnansky as Penthesilea and Michael Thomas. Directed by Laura Mulvey; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Laura Mulvey

More films directed by Laura Mulvey: Disgraced Monuments, Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti and Crystal Gazing.

Full filmography

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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons?

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons released?

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons was released in 1974.

Who directed Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons?

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons was directed by Laura Mulvey.

More films by Laura Mulvey

Who is in the cast of Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons?

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons stars Peter Wollen, Debra Dolnansky as Penthesilea and Michael Thomas, among 13 credited actors.

Does Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons have a post-credit scene?

No. Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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