Herostratus

Herostratus

Herostratus

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Herostratus

1967

2h 22m

6.1(14 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

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Cultpix

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Social & External

Production Companies

BBC

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Michael Gothard

Max

Michael Gothard

Acting

Gabriella Licudi

Clio

Gabriella Licudi

Acting

Peter Stephens

Farsons

No Image

Acting

Antony Paul

Pointer

No Image

Acting

Mona Hammond

Sandy

Mona Hammond

Acting

Helen Mirren

Advert Woman

Helen Mirren

Acting

Brigitte St. John

Dancer

No Image

Acting

Malcolm Muggeridge

Radio Presenter (voice)

No Image

Acting

Allen Ginsberg

Poet (voice)

Allen Ginsberg

Acting

Adolf Hitler

Himself [archival footage]

Adolf Hitler

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