Troilus & Cressida(1981)
Troilus & Cressida Synopsis
The bitter Trojan War drags on - the Greeks blame Achilles' apathy for low morale, while Troy's hero Hector challenges one of the enemy to a personal duel. And after her father exchanges Cressida for a Trojan prisoner, the war becomes personal for her distraught lover Troilus.
Troilus & Cressida (1981) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Miller, released on November 7, 1981 with a runtime of 3h 10m. It stars Charles Gray, Anton Lesser, Tony Steedman and Suzanne Burden. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Miller
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer
- Composer:
- Stephen Oliver
- Production:
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Troilus & Cressida Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Gray
as Pandarus
Anton Lesser
as Troilus
Tony Steedman
as Aeneas
- Suzanne Burden
Suzanne Burden
as Cressida
- Max Harvey
Max Harvey
as Alexander
- Peter Walmsley
Peter Walmsley
as Servant to Troilus
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Agamemnon
Geoffrey Chater
as Nestor
Benjamin Whitrow
as Ulysses
- Bernard Brown
Bernard Brown
as Menelaus
- Anthony Pedley
Anthony Pedley
as Ajax
- Jack Birkett
Jack Birkett
as Thersites
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Miller, written by William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer.
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Troilus & Cressida Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Troilus & Cressida – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Troilus & Cressida online?
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Troilus & Cressida (1981) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Troilus & Cressida?
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The main cast of Troilus & Cressida (1981) includes Charles Gray, Anton Lesser, Tony Steedman, Suzanne Burden and Max Harvey. The film was directed by Jonathan Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Troilus & Cressida released?
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Troilus & Cressida was released on November 7, 1981 and runs for 3h 10m.
Is Troilus & Cressida worth watching?
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Troilus & Cressida (1981) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.