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Electra (1962 film)
by Michael Cacoyannis
Electra (Greek: Ilektra) is a Greek film released in 1962, based on the play, Electra, written by Euripides. It was directed by Michael Cacoyannis, as the first installement of his "Greek tragedy" trilogy, followed by The Trojan Women in 1971 and Iphigenia in 1977. It starred Irene Papas in the lead role as Elektra, and Yannis Fertis as Orestis. The film was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.
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Language: Greek
Year of production: 1962
Length: 110'
Country: Greece
Directors:
Michael Cacoyannis
Producers:
Michael Cacoyannis
Actors:
Irene Papas, Giannis Fertis, Aleka Katselli, Manos Katrakis, Notis Peryalis, Fivos Razi, Takis Emmanuel, Theano Ioannidou, Malaina Anousaki, Theodoros Dimitriou, Elsie Pittas, Petros Ampelas, Kitty Arseni, Thodoros Exarhos, Elli Fotiou, Afroditi Grigoriadou, Kostas Kazakos
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