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The Persians (1961)

1h 8m Oct 31, 1961
History TV Movie

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Les Perses
Original Language FR
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

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René Arrieu
Darius
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Claude Martin
Xerxes
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Maria Meriko
Maria Meriko
Queen Atossa
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François Chaumette
François Chaumette
Chorus leader
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Maurice Garrel
Maurice Garrel
Messenger
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Key Crew

Director Jean Prat
Music Jean Prodromidès
Editor Marc Pavaux

Keywords

persia greece based on play or musical

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Release Date October 31, 1961
Runtime 1h 8m
Language FR
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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