Medea(1969)
It's a movie about a woman who beheads her brother, stabs her children, and sends her lover's wife up in flames. For Maria Callas, it's a natural.
Medea Synopsis
Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.
Medea (1969) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on December 28, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Maria Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff and Giuseppe Gentile. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
- Director:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Euripides
- Producers:
- Franco Rossellini, Marina Cicogna, Bino Cicogna
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Production:
- Les Films Number One, Janus Film und Fernsehen, San Marco
- Status:
- Released
Medea (1969) Trailer
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Medea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Callas
as Medea
Massimo Girotti
as Creonte
Laurent Terzieff
as Chirone
Giuseppe Gentile
as Giasone
Margareth Clémenti
as Glauce
Paul Jabara
as Pelias
- Gerard Weiss
Gerard Weiss
as Second Centaur
Sergio Tramonti
as Apsirto, Medea's Brother
- Luigi Barbini
Luigi Barbini
as Argonaut
- Gian Paolo Durgar
Gian Paolo Durgar
- Luigi Masironi
Luigi Masironi
as Jason at 5
- Michelangelo Masironi
Michelangelo Masironi
as Jason at 13
Key crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Euripides, produced by Franco Rossellini, Marina Cicogna and Bino Cicogna.
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Medea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 194 ratings.
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Medea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Medea online?
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Medea (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Medea?
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The main cast of Medea (1969) includes Maria Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Giuseppe Gentile and Margareth Clémenti. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Medea released?
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Medea was released on December 28, 1969 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Medea worth watching?
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Medea (1969) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Medea?
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Yes. The official Medea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.