Electra (1962)
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- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
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Electra
This excellent adaptation by Michael Cacoyannis of the famous tragedy by Euripides garnered him his first international success and an award at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. Irene Papas plays Electra, the daughter of King Agememnon and sister of Orestes, caught up in an uncontrollable need for revenge. After the king returns from the battlefield, Clytemestra (his wife) joins with her lover in murdering the hapless ruler while he bathes. Orestes is sent away immediately, and Electra is left to simmer in her growing hatred of her mother until one day, she and Orestes manage to get together and hatch a scheme to avenge Agememnon's death. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Electra:
Irene Papas also in Iphigenia , Z , Mohammed: Messenger of God , Yerma , Zorba the Greek
Takis Emmanuel also in Young Aphrodites , The Magus , Play Dirty , Zorba the Greek , Lion of the Desert
Manos Katrakis also in Antigone
Electra Trivia
Who played Electra in the movie Electra?
Irene Papas played Electra in the movie Electra
Who played Orestes in the movie Electra?
Yannis Fertis played Orestes in the movie Electra
Who played Chorus Leader in the movie Electra?
Theanno Ioannidou played Chorus Leader in the movie Electra
Who played Electra's Husband in the movie Electra?
Notis Peryalis played Electra's Husband in the movie Electra
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