Film
The Persians
1961 · 1h 8m · History · TV Movie
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Overview
Les Perses (The Persians) is a French TV movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy, Πέρσαι (Persai). It was originally broadcasted in October 31, 1961. The play deals with the aftermath of the Persian defeat in the battle of Salamis (480 BC), which makes it the only Greek tragedy that deals with a real historical event.
Cast
René Arrieu
Darius
Claude Martin
Xerxes
Maria Meriko
Queen Atossa
François Chaumette
Chorus leader
Maurice Garrel
Messenger
Crew
- Jean PratDirector
- Jacques LemareDirector of Photography
- Marc PavauxEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 31, 1961
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Genres
- History, TV Movie
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