The Persians (1961)

8.0 October 31, 1961 1h 8m Released
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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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Cast

  • René Arrieu

    René Arrieu

    Darius

  • Claude Martin

    Claude Martin

    Xerxes

  • Maria Meriko

    Maria Meriko

    Queen Atossa

  • François Chaumette

    François Chaumette

    Chorus leader

  • Maurice Garrel

    Maurice Garrel

    Messenger

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