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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.
Top Cast
René Arrieu as Darius
Claude Martin as Xerxes
Maria Meriko as Queen Atossa
François Chaumette as Chorus leader
Maurice Garrel as Messenger
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