The Golden Ass
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The Golden Ass

8.0 / 10 1970 1h 39mNR Italian
Comedy

Storyline

In ancient Mauretania, the young Roman Lucius Apuleius and his friend Aristomene run into a series of misadventures.

Cast & Crew

SP

Samy Pavel

Lucio Apuleio

Lead
Barbara Bouchet

Barbara Bouchet

Pudentilla

Marisa Fabbri

Marisa Fabbri

Wizard

John Steiner

John Steiner

Aristomene

Dada Gallotti

Dada Gallotti

Birrena

Paolo Poli

Paolo Poli

Genesio

Luigi Bonos

Luigi Bonos

Husband of Birrena

Enzo Fiermonte

Enzo Fiermonte

Proconsul

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergio Spina's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Golden Ass is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker