National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009)

06/25/2009 (GB) • 2h 5m

Drama

The result is carnage.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

stage play

filmed theater

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