The Persians

The Persians (1961)


  • Genre: History, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1961-10-31
  • Runtime: 1h 8min
  • Language: Français
  • Director: Jean Prat

Trailer

Summary

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.

Is The Persians on Disney Plus?

Unfortunately the movie The Persians is not yet available on Disney Plus.

  • René Arrieu

    as Darius
  • Claude Martin

    as Xerxes
  • Maria Meriko

    as Queen Atossa
  • François Chaumette

    as Chorus leader
  • Maurice Garrel

    as Messenger
Directing Jean Prat Director
Writing Aeschylus Theatre Play
Sound Jean Prodromidès Music
Camera Jacques Lemare Director of Photography
Editing Marc Pavaux Editor
Costume & Make-Up Christiane Coste Costume Design