The Persians

8/10 1961 4K 68 min

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.

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The Persians

Top 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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