The Persians movie poster

The Persians

October 31, 1961 1h 8m

Originally released in 1961. The Persians is a history/tv movie film. directed by Jean Prat. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring René Arrieu, Claude Martin, and Maria Meriko

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 31, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 8m 68 minutes total
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Language French Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Persians about?

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 after...

Who directed The Persians?

The Persians was directed by Jean Prat.

How long is The Persians?

The Persians has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).

When was The Persians released?

The Persians was released on October 31, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Persians?

The main cast of The Persians includes René Arrieu, Claude Martin, Maria Meriko, François Chaumette, Maurice Garrel.