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The Persians

The Persians

History, TV Movie

1h 8m

October 31, 1961 (63 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
René Arrieu

René Arrieu

Darius

Birthday: -

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Claude Martin

Claude Martin

Xerxes

Birthday: -

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Maria Meriko

Maria Meriko

Queen Atossa

Birthday: March 24, 1920

41 July 29, 1994 (74)
François Chaumette

François Chaumette

Chorus leader

Birthday: September 8, 1923

38 February 27, 1996 (72)
Maurice Garrel

Maurice Garrel

Messenger

Birthday: February 24, 1923

38 June 4, 2011 (88)