The Persians

10/31/1961

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1hr 8min

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History

,TV Movie

STORY

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 & CREW

    Cast

  • René Arrieu
  • Claude Martin
  • Maria Meriko
  • François Chaumette
  • Maurice Garrel

    Director

  • Jean Prat

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

    Production Countries

LANGUAGES

  • French