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.
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Cast
7 people
René Arrieu
Darius
Also in
The Star Ship
Man to Men
Claude Martin
Xerxes
Also in
Operación "G"
La pendule à Salomon
Jean Prat
Aeschylus
Maria Meriko
Queen Atossa
Known for
Incorrigible
The Murdered House
François Chaumette
Chorus leader
Known for
The Hunchback of Paris
Christine
Maurice Garrel
Messenger
Known for
A Heart in Winter
Kings & Queen
Jean Prat Director · Aeschylus Author Jacques Lemare Cinematographer
First release October 31, 1961 · Original title Les Perses
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Original title
Les Perses
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · October 31, 1961
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
November 30, 1966
Sweden
November 22, 1965
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