The Persians

Directed by Jean Prat
1961    68mDrama, History,
8.4
Movie adaptation of Aeschylus' oldest known tragedy: Persai. 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 of The Persians

  • René ArrieuDarius
  • Claude MartinXerxes
  • Maria MerikoQueen Atossa
  • François ChaumetteChorus leader
  • Maurice GarrelMessenger
  • Jean PratDirector
  • Jacques LemareDirector Of Photography
  • Christiane CosteCostume Design
  • Marc PavauxEditor
  • Jean ProdromidèsMusic
  • AeschylusTheatre Play

 

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