A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.
Title | National Theatre Live: Phèdre |
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Year | 2009 |
Genre | Drama |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | National Theatre |
Cast | Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel, Margaret Tyzack |
Crew | Nicholas Hytner (Director), Robin Lough (Director), Harry Guthrie (Production Manager), Wayne Ratcliffe (Camera Operator), Jean Racine (Theatre Play), Nicholas Hytner (Stage Director) |
Keyword | stage play, filmed theater |
Release | Jun 25, 2009 |
Runtime | 125 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 9.50 / 10 by 4 users |