Phaedra(1962)
A violent drama of profane love
Phaedra Synopsis
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly. Their love seems doomed from the beginning when she convinces him to come to Paris to meet his father.
Phaedra (1962) is a drama and romance film directed by Jules Dassin, released on May 25, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone and Elizabeth Ercy. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Dassin
- Writers:
- Margarita Lymberaki, Jules Dassin, Euripides
- Producers:
- Jules Dassin
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Natteau
- Composer:
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Production:
- MelinaFilm, Joele, Jorilie
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Status:
- Released
Phaedra (1962) Trailer
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Phaedra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melina Mercouri
as Phaedra Kyrilis
Anthony Perkins
as Alexis Kyrilis
Raf Vallone
as Thanos Kyrilis
Elizabeth Ercy
as Ercy (as Elisabeth Ercy)
Tzavalas Karousos
as Phaedra's father, (as T. Karoussos)
Zorz Sarri
as Ariadne
Andreas Filippides
as Andreas
- Olympia Papadouka
Olympia Papadouka
as Anna
Stelios Vokovich
as Stravos
Nikos Tzogias
as Felere (as Nicos Tzoyas)
Depi Martini
as Heleni
- Alexis Pezas
Alexis Pezas
as Dimitris
Key crew
Directed by Jules Dassin, written by Margarita Lymberaki, Jules Dassin and Euripides, produced by Jules Dassin.
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Phaedra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 42 ratings.
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Phaedra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phaedra online?
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Phaedra (1962) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Phaedra?
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The main cast of Phaedra (1962) includes Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy and Tzavalas Karousos. The film was directed by Jules Dassin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phaedra released?
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Phaedra was released on May 25, 1962 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Phaedra worth watching?
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Phaedra (1962) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Phaedra?
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Yes. The official Phaedra trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.