The Persians

Jean Prat
1961-10-31


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68 min

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

Name Character Team
René Arrieu Darius Unowned
Claude Martin Xerxes Unowned
Maria Meriko Queen Atossa Unowned
François Chaumette Chorus leader Unowned
Maurice Garrel Messenger Unowned