Movie

The Forbidden Bacchanal

★ 8.5(2)19811h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Wim Verstappen
Release date: 1981-01-29
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Spieghel Filmproductiemaatschappij

About The Forbidden Bacchanal

The Forbidden Bacchanal is a 1981 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Wim Verstappen, starring Tabe Bas, Yvette Bongenaar and Ruud Jan Bos. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Forbidden Bacchanal in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Simon Vestdijk from 1968. During a dinner with the Van der Laan family, memories are reminisced about previous parties that ended in orgy-like scenes.

Cast

Tabe Bas

Constantijn de Vries

Yvette Bongenaar

Gerrie van der Laan

Ruud Jan Bos

Frans van der Laan

Lisbeth Celis

Ada van Leeuwen

Roger de la Chambre

Sybrandt van der Laan

Hans Croiset

Carl Fentener

Frederik de Groot

Evert Toebosch

Rijk de Gooyer

Kerrie-Kees van Heesteren

Inger van Heyst

Lies Wurdeman

Elisabeth Hoytink

Sjellie Molenschot

Ferd Hugas

Jan Lieklema

David Hutuely

man van Jola

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Forbidden Bacchanal in Australia?+

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Is The Forbidden Bacchanal on Netflix?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Forbidden Bacchanal?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Forbidden Bacchanal?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal stars Tabe Bas, Yvette Bongenaar, Ruud Jan Bos, Lisbeth Celis and Roger de la Chambre.

When did The Forbidden Bacchanal come out?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal is a 1981 movie directed by Wim Verstappen.

What genre is The Forbidden Bacchanal?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Forbidden Bacchanal?+

The Forbidden Bacchanal was directed by Wim Verstappen.