The Dacians (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1967, The Dacians is a drama, war and history film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is disposed to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus, a young Roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was introduced to.

Who’s in it. The Dacians stars Pierre Brice as Septimius Severus, Marie-José Nat as Meda, Georges Marchal as Fuscus, General Romano and Amza Pellea as Decebal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Dacians has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dacians page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dacians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Dacians (1967)?
In US, The Dacians is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Dacians worth watching?
The Dacians holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Dacians?
The Dacians stars Pierre Brice, Marie-José Nat, Georges Marchal, Amza Pellea and Mircea Albulescu.
When was The Dacians released?
The Dacians was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.