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National Theatre Live: Phèdre
National Theatre Live: Phèdre
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National Theatre Live: Phèdre

2009
2h 5m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2009

Runtime

2h 5m

Storyline

"The result is carnage."

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 5m
Jun 25, 2009
Languages
English
Director
Robin Lough
Robin Lough
Nicholas Hytner
Nicholas Hytner
Production
National Theatre
National Theatre
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Official Website

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Phèdre

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

Hippolytus

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

Aricia

Chipo Chung

Chipo Chung

Ismene

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Théramène

Margaret Tyzack

Margaret Tyzack

Oenone

Wendy Morgan

Wendy Morgan

Panope

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Theseus

Elliot Horne

Phèdre's Son

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