National Theatre Live: Phèdre
The result is carnage.
7.8
5 votes
2009
2h 5m
Drama
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. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
June 25, 2009
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English
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