Testament of Orpheus(1960)
Le Testament d'Orphée
Testament of Orpheus Synopsis
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
Testament of Orpheus (1960) is a fantasy film directed by Jean Cocteau, released on February 18, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jean Cocteau, Édouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux and François Périer. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 134 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Cocteau
- Writers:
- Jean Cocteau
- Producers:
- Jean Thuillier
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Pontoizeau
- Production:
- Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
- Status:
- Released
Testament of Orpheus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Cocteau
as Le poète
Édouard Dermithe
as Cégeste(non crédité)
Henri Crémieux
as Le professeur(non crédité)
François Périer
as Heurtebise(non crédité)
Claudine Auger
as Minerve (non crédité)
Françoise Arnoul
as Elle-même (non crédité)
Lucia Bosè
as Une amie d'Orphée(non crédité)
Charles Aznavour
as Le Curieux(non crédité)
Brigitte Bardot
as Elle-même (non crédité)
Jean Marais
as Oedipe
Daniel Gélin
as L'interne (non crédité)
- Françoise Christophe
Françoise Christophe
as L'infirmière (non crédité)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Cocteau, written by Jean Cocteau, produced by Jean Thuillier.
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Testament of Orpheus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 134 ratings.
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Testament of Orpheus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Testament of Orpheus online?
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Testament of Orpheus (1960) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Testament of Orpheus?
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The main cast of Testament of Orpheus (1960) includes Jean Cocteau, Édouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux, François Périer and Claudine Auger. The film was directed by Jean Cocteau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Testament of Orpheus released?
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Testament of Orpheus was released on February 18, 1960 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Testament of Orpheus worth watching?
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Testament of Orpheus (1960) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 134 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.