Movie

The Travelling Players

★ 7.1(100)19753h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Theo Angelopoulos
Release date: 1975-07-01
Runtime: 3h 43m
Language: Greek
Status: Released
Country: Greece
Studio: Giorgos Papalios Productions

The Travelling Players — trailer

About The Travelling Players

The Travelling Players is a 1975 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Theo Angelopoulos, starring Eva Kotamanidou, Vangelis Kazan and Aliki Georgouli. It has a runtime of 3 hours 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 100 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Travelling Players in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A traveling theatre troupe tours the Greek countryside from 1939 to the early 1950s, staging “Golfo the Shepherdess”. As the years pass, its members endure persecution, betrayal, executions, and exile. Their personal stories become entangled with the country’s major historical events, in a seemingly endless cycle of violence and loss.

Cast

Eva Kotamanidou

Elektra

Vangelis Kazan

Aegisthus

Aliki Georgouli

Clytemnestra (Elektra's mother)

Kiriakos Katrivanos

Pylades

Stratos Pahis

Agamemnon (Electra's father)

Nina Papazaphiropoulou

Old Woman

Giannis Fyrios

Accordionist

Alekos Boubis

Old Man

Maria Vassiliou

Chrysothemis (Elektra's sister)

Grigoris Evangelatos

Poet

Petros Zarkadis

Orestis (Electra's brother)

Kostas Styliaris

Militia Leader

Themes & keywords

civil warelection campaignspyfascismgreeceartistconflict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Travelling Players in United States?+

The Travelling Players is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Travelling Players on Netflix?+

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How long is The Travelling Players?+

The Travelling Players has a runtime of 3 hours 43 minutes (223 minutes).

Who stars in The Travelling Players?+

The Travelling Players stars Eva Kotamanidou, Vangelis Kazan, Aliki Georgouli, Kiriakos Katrivanos and Stratos Pahis.

When did The Travelling Players come out?+

The Travelling Players is a 1975 movie directed by Theo Angelopoulos.

What genre is The Travelling Players?+

The Travelling Players is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The Travelling Players?+

The Travelling Players was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.