Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.
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Cast
| Leonardo Treviglio | ... |
Sebastian
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Barney James | ... |
Severus
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Neil Kennedy | ... |
Max
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| Richard Warwick | ... |
Justin
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Donald Dunham | ... |
Claudius
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Ken Hicks | ... |
Adrian
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Janusz Romanov | ... |
Anthony
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Steffano Massari | ... |
Marius
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Daevid Finbar | ... |
Julian
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Gerald Incandela | ... |
Leopard Boy
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Robert Medley | ... |
Emperor Diocletian
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Charlotte Barnes | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Rufus Barnes | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Nell Campbell | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Sally Campbell | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Graham Cracker | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Michael Davis | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Nicholas de Jongh | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Joan de Vere Hunt | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Duggie Fields | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Guy Ford | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Peter Hinwood | ... |
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Christopher Hobbs | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Jordan | ... |
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| Lindsay Kemp | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Gerlinde Kostiff | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Michael Kostiff | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Ulla Larson-Styles | ... |
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Andrew Logan | ... |
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Luciana Martínez | ... |
Roman Matron (uncredited)
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Alasdair McGaw | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Patricia Quinn | ... |
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Eric Roberts | ... |
Executioner (uncredited)
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Norman Rosenthal | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Johnny Rozsa | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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| Philip Sayer | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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John Scarlett-Davis | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Rae Spencer-Cullen | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Volker Stokes | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Thilo von Watzdorf | ... |
Emperor's Guest (uncredited)
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Harald Waistnage | ... |
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Kevin Whitney | ... |
Court Painter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Humfress | ||
| Derek Jarman | ||
Written by
| Paul Humfress | ... | () |
| Derek Jarman | ... | () |
| Jack Welch | ... | (latin translation) |
| James Whaley | ... | () |
Produced by
| Howard Malin | ... | producer |
| James Whaley | ... | producer |
Music by
| Brian Eno | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Middleton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Paul Humfress | ||
Editorial Department
| Colin Gittens | ... | assistant editor |
| Ian Murdoch | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Derek Jarman | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Keith Wainwright | ... | key hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Guy Ford | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jose Aquon | ... | titles |
| Daniel Egan | ... | props |
| Christopher Hobbs | ... | illustrations |
| Barney Wan | ... | titles |
Sound Department
| Mike Billing | ... | dubbing mixer |
| John Hayes | ... | sound recordist |
| Hugh Smith | ... | sound assistant |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerald Incandela | ... | still photographer |
| Bob McShane | ... | assistant camera |
Location Management
| Jane Fields | ... | location executive |
| Luciana Martínez | ... | location executive |
Music Department
| Andrew Thomas Wilson | ... | composer: dance music |
Additional Crew
| Lindsay Kemp | ... | dance choreographer / dance performer (as Lindsay Kemp and Troupe) |
Thanks
| Ian Kierney | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Logan | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Medley | ... | special thanks |
| Ferdinando Scarfiotti | ... | special thanks (as Fernando Scarfiotti) |
| Louise Walker | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Libra Films International (1978) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Kino Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Cinegate (1976) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Produzioni Atlas Cinematografica (PAC) (1977) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Magnus Opus (2008) (Brazil) (DVD) (subtitles in Portuguese, English & Spanish)
- Raro Video (2005) (Italy) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- E.G. Group of Companies (music rights)
- Kay Laboratories (film processing and printing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
300 A.D. : the Roman Sebastianus is exiled to a remote outpost populated exclusively by men. Weakened by their desires, these men turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. However, Sebastianus becomes the target of lust for a homosexual centurion, but he rejects the man's advances.
Written by Jonathon Dabell |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When asked about the film's nudity, director Derek Jarman replied "We couldn't afford costumes." See more » |
| Goofs | The soldiers play with a modern Frisbee in one scene. When one soldier catches it, the logo appears. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Derek Jarman - A Portrait (1991). See more » |
| 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. See more » |