National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2009-06-25
Runtime: 125 minutes
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Top Cast
- Helen Mirren as Phèdre
- Dominic Cooper as Hippolytus
- Ruth Negga as Aricia
- Chipo Chung as Ismene
- John Shrapnel as Théramène
- Margaret Tyzack as Oenone
- Wendy Morgan as Panope
- Stanley Townsend as Theseus
- Elliot Horne as Phèdre's Son
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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