Herostratus_
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.
Starring
Michael Gothard, Gabriella Licudi, Peter Stephens
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Herostratus was released 59 years ago in 1967.
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...
Herostratus is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 22m.
CAST (10)
Michael Gothard
Max
Gabriella Licudi
Clio
PS
Peter Stephens
Farsons
AP
Antony Paul
Pointer
Mona Hammond
Sandy
Helen Mirren
Advert Woman
BS
Brigitte St. John
Dancer
MM
Malcolm Muggeridge
Radio Presenter (voice)
Allen Ginsberg
Poet (voice)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Herostratus about?
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.
How long is Herostratus?
Herostratus has a runtime of 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Who stars in Herostratus?
The cast of Herostratus includes Michael Gothard, Gabriella Licudi, Peter Stephens, Antony Paul, Mona Hammond.
What is the rating of Herostratus?
Herostratus has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama