The Persians(1961)
Les Perses
The Persians 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.
The Persians (1961) is a history and tv movie film directed by Jean Prat, released on October 31, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars René Arrieu, Claude Martin, Maria Meriko and François Chaumette. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Prat
- Writers:
- Aeschylus
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Lemare
- Status:
- Released
The Persians Cast & Crew
Main cast
- René Arrieu
René Arrieu
as Darius
- Claude Martin
Claude Martin
as Xerxes
Maria Meriko
as Queen Atossa
François Chaumette
as Chorus leader
Maurice Garrel
as Messenger
Key crew
Directed by Jean Prat, written by Aeschylus.
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The Persians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Persians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Persians online?
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The Persians (1961) is available to stream on INA madelen Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Persians?
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The main cast of The Persians (1961) includes René Arrieu, Claude Martin, Maria Meriko, François Chaumette and Maurice Garrel. The film was directed by Jean Prat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Persians released?
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The Persians was released on October 31, 1961 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Persians worth watching?
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The Persians (1961) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.