The Persians
The Persians

The Persians

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1961
1h 8m
History
TV Movie

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

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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