Phèdre (2009)

25 Jun 2009 • Drama • 2h 5m

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 Athenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.

Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough
Director

Jean Racine
Writer

Portia Booroff, Chipo Chung, Dominic Cooper
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United Kingdom
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7.3

IMDb (98 votes)