The Persians

Name: The Persians
Genre: History, TV Movie
Released: 1961
Duration: 68 min
Rating: 8

1961 · 68 min

History · TV Movie

★ 8.0

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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.

Crew

Director Jean Prat
Director of Photography Jacques Lemare

Cast

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

Crew

Director — Jean Prat
Director of Photography — Jacques Lemare

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