Goltzius & the Pelican Company
Originally released in 2012. Goltzius & the Pelican Company is a comedy/history film. directed by Peter Greenaway. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring F. Murray Abraham, Ramsey Nasr, and Kate Moran
Synopsis
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated during his life, Goltzius seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books. In return, he promises him an extraordinary book of pictures of illustrating the Old Testament’s biblical stories. Erotic tales of Lot and his daughters, David and Bathsheba, Samson and Deliah and John the Baptist and Salome. To tempt the Margrave further, Goltzius and his printing company will offer to perform dramatisations of these erotic stories for his court.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (40 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
F. Murray Abraham
as The Margrave
Ramsey Nasr
as Hendrick Goltzius
Kate Moran
as Adaela
Pippo Delbono
as Samuel van Gouda
Giulio Berruti
as Thomas Boethius
Lars Eidinger
as Amos Quadfrey
Anne Louise Hassing
as Susannah
Flavio Parenti
as Eduard
Vincent Riotta
as Ricardo del Monte
Francesco De Vito
as Rabbi Moab
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film and Music Entertainment
- Head Gear Films
- Metrol Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goltzius & the Pelican Company about?
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated durin...
Who directed Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Goltzius & the Pelican Company released?
Goltzius & the Pelican Company was released on November 12, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Goltzius & the Pelican Company?
The main cast of Goltzius & the Pelican Company includes F. Murray Abraham, Ramsey Nasr, Kate Moran, Pippo Delbono, Giulio Berruti.