Movie

Phaedra

“A violent drama of profane love”

★ 5.8(39)19621h 56m

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Good to know

Director: Jules Dassin
Release date: 1962-05-25
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: French
Budget: $900,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: MelinaFilm

Phaedra — trailer

About Phaedra

Phaedra is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jules Dassin, starring Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins and Raf Vallone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Phaedra in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Melina Mercouri

Phaedra Kyrilis

Anthony Perkins

Alexis Kyrilis

Raf Vallone

Thanos Kyrilis

Elizabeth Ercy

Ercy (as Elisabeth Ercy)

Tzavalas Karousos

Phaedra's father, (as T. Karoussos)

Zorz Sarri

Ariadne

Andreas Filippides

Andreas

Olympia Papadouka

Anna

Stelios Vokovich

Stravos

Nikos Tzogias

Felere (as Nicos Tzoyas)

Depi Martini

Heleni

Alexis Pezas

Dimitris

Themes & keywords

greeceathens, greeceaston martinseerstepmothergreek mythologytragedystepsonfateaegean seacar wreckdrive over cliffgreek islandshipping magnatebusiness tycoon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Phaedra in Japan?+

Phaedra is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Phaedra on Netflix?+

Phaedra is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Phaedra?+

Phaedra has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Phaedra?+

Phaedra stars Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy and Tzavalas Karousos.

When did Phaedra come out?+

Phaedra is a 1962 movie directed by Jules Dassin.

What genre is Phaedra?+

Phaedra is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Phaedra?+

Phaedra was directed by Jules Dassin.