Elektra(1981)
Elektra Synopsis
Strauss's opera adapted to the screen by Gotz Friedrich.
Elektra (1981) is a music film directed by Götz Friedrich, released on October 6, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Leonie Rysanek, Astrid Varnay, Catarina Ligendza and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Götz Friedrich
- Production:
- Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel
- Status:
- Released
Elektra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonie Rysanek
as Elektra
Astrid Varnay
as Klytämnestra
Catarina Ligendza
as Chrysothemis
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
as Orest
Key crew
Directed by Götz Friedrich.
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Elektra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Elektra – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Elektra?
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The main cast of Elektra (1981) includes Leonie Rysanek, Astrid Varnay, Catarina Ligendza and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. The film was directed by Götz Friedrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elektra released?
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Elektra was released on October 6, 1981 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Elektra worth watching?
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Elektra (1981) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.