The frogs
Originally released in 1977. The frogs is a comedy film. directed by Spyros Evangelatos. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kostas Athanasopoulos, Kostas Basis, and Nikos Bousdoukos
Synopsis
The comedy was written and played at the end of the 5th century BC, at the end of the Peloponnesian War, a time of decline of the Athenian Republic. Aristophanes, on the occasion of the political situation in his country, tries to help his fellow citizens by presenting this comedy. Dionysus and his slave Xanthias, with the instructions of Hercules, go down to Hades looking for a poet, who will bring his city out of the impasse in which it has reached. After the poetic struggle between Euripides and Aeschylus, Dionysus chooses the latter to save Athens and they leave Hades together.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- ERT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The frogs about?
The comedy was written and played at the end of the 5th century BC, at the end of the Peloponnesian War, a time of decline of the Athenian Republic. Aristophanes, on the occasion of the political s...
Who directed The frogs?
The frogs was directed by Spyros Evangelatos.
How long is The frogs?
The frogs has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The frogs released?
The frogs was released on June 25, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The frogs?
The main cast of The frogs includes Kostas Athanasopoulos, Kostas Basis, Nikos Bousdoukos, Stathis Kakavas, Stefanos Kyriakidis.