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The Persians

The Persians

The Persians
1961 1h 8m

The Persians

HistoryTV Movie

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.

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DirectorJean Prat
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 31, 1961
Languagefr
Runtime1h 8m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
IMDb⭐ 8.6 / 10
GenresHistory, TV Movie
OriginalLes Perses
The Persians
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René Arrieu

Darius

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Claude Martin

Xerxes

Maria Meriko

Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

François Chaumette

François Chaumette

Chorus leader

Maurice Garrel

Maurice Garrel

Messenger

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Where can I watch The Persians?

The Persians (1961) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Persians about?

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...

Who directed The Persians?

The Persians (1961) was directed by Jean Prat. The film is a History, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 8m.

How long is The Persians?

The Persians runs 1h 8m (68 minutes total). Genre: History, TV Movie.