Phaedra
“A violent drama of profane love”
5.7/ 10IMDb6.842
19621h 56mNR
Overview
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly. Their love seems doomed from the beginning when she convinces him to come to Paris to meet his father.
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Crew
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Writers
- Margarita Lymberaki, Jules Dassin, Euripides
- Producer
- Jules Dassin
- Production
- MelinaFilm, Joele, Jorilie
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phaedra rated?
Phaedra has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 42 votes.
Who directed Phaedra?
Phaedra was directed by Jules Dassin.
When was Phaedra released?
Phaedra was released in 1962.