Phaedra
"A violent drama of profane love"
Originally released in 1962. Phaedra is a drama/romance film. directed by Jules Dassin.
Starring Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, and Raf Vallone
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Budget
$900K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
as Anna
Stelios Vokovich
as Stravos
Nikos Tzogias
as Felere (as Nicos Tzoyas)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $900,000
Production Companies
- MelinaFilm
- Joele
- Jorilie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phaedra about?
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 s...
Who directed Phaedra?
Phaedra was directed by Jules Dassin.
How long is Phaedra?
Phaedra has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Phaedra released?
Phaedra was released on May 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phaedra?
The main cast of Phaedra includes Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy, Tzavalas Karousos.