The Persians

October. 31,1961

Rating：

8.6

Genre：

History TV Movie

Keywords：

Based On Play Or Musical Greece Persia

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Maria Meriko as Queen Atossa

François Chaumette as Chorus leader

Maurice Garrel as Messenger

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