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Sebastiane

  • 1976
  • X
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Sebastiane (1976)
SEBASTIANE: The Dance of the Sun on the Water (US)
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Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.

  • Directors
    • Paul Humfress
    • Derek Jarman
  • Writers
    • Paul Humfress
    • Derek Jarman
    • Jack Welch
  • Stars
    • Leonardo Treviglio
    • Barney James
    • Neil Kennedy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Paul Humfress
      • Derek Jarman
    • Writers
      • Paul Humfress
      • Derek Jarman
      • Jack Welch
    • Stars
      • Leonardo Treviglio
      • Barney James
      • Neil Kennedy
    • 26User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Leonardo Treviglio
    Leonardo Treviglio
    • Sebastian
    • (as Leonard Treviglio)
    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
    Robert Medley
    • Emperor Diocletian
    Charlotte Barnes
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Rufus Barnes
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Nell Campbell
    Nell Campbell
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Sally Campbell
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Graham Cracker
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Davis
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Nicholas de Jongh
    • Emperor's Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Paul Humfress
      • Derek Jarman
    • Writers
      • Paul Humfress
      • Derek Jarman
      • Jack Welch
    • All cast & crew
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    History
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When asked about the film's nudity, director Derek Jarman replied "We couldn't afford costumes."
    • Goofs
      The soldiers play with a modern Frisbee in one scene. When one soldier catches it, the logo appears.
    • Quotes
      • Sebastian: His eyes are so beautiful. He has sky-blue eyes.
      • Justin: What is this? What are you talking about?
      • Sebastian: His hair is like the sun's rays.
      • Justin: Sebastian...
      • Sebastian: His body is golden like molten gold. This hand of his... will smooth away these wounds. Justin, he is as beautiful as the sun. This sun which caresses me... is his burning desire. He is Phoebus Apollo. The sun... is his... burning kiss.
    • Alternate versions
      When shown on British television in the 1980s, a shot of a naked man with the erection was cut out of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in A Turnip Head's Guide to the British Cinema (1986)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 28, 1976 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • 塞巴斯提安
    • Filming locations
      • Cala Domestica, Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy(tower)
    • Production companies
      • Cinegate
      • Disctac
      • Megalovision
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,091
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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