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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 25, 2009

Runtime: 125 minutes

Genres: Drama

Rating: ⭐ 7.8/10 (5 votes)

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Cast

  • Helen Mirren

    Helen Mirren

    Phèdre

  • Dominic Cooper

    Dominic Cooper

    Hippolytus

  • Ruth Negga

    Ruth Negga

    Aricia

  • Chipo Chung

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    Ismene

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    Théramène

  • Margaret Tyzack

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    Oenone

  • Wendy Morgan

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    Panope

  • Stanley Townsend

    Stanley Townsend

    Theseus