Movie

A Dream of Passion

★ 6.2(6)19781h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Jules Dassin
Release date: 1978-05-21
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Greece

About A Dream of Passion

A Dream of Passion is a 1978 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jules Dassin, starring Melina Mercouri, Ellen Burstyn and Andréas Voutsinas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Dream of Passion in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Melina Mercouri plays Maya, a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda (Ellen Burstyn), a bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.

Cast

Melina Mercouri

Maya / Medea

Ellen Burstyn

Brenda Collins

Andréas Voutsinas

Kostas

Despo Diamantidou

Maria

Dimitris Papamichael

Dimitris / Jason

Giannis Voglis

Edward

Faidon Georgitsis

Ronny

Betty Valassi

Margaret

Andreas Filippides

Stathis

Irene Emirza

Diana

Panos Papaioannou

Manos

Kostas Arzoglou

Bible Student

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Dream of Passion in South Africa?+

A Dream of Passion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Dream of Passion on Netflix?+

A Dream of Passion is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is A Dream of Passion?+

A Dream of Passion has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in A Dream of Passion?+

A Dream of Passion stars Melina Mercouri, Ellen Burstyn, Andréas Voutsinas, Despo Diamantidou and Dimitris Papamichael.

When did A Dream of Passion come out?+

A Dream of Passion is a 1978 movie directed by Jules Dassin.

What genre is A Dream of Passion?+

A Dream of Passion is Drama film.

Who directed A Dream of Passion?+

A Dream of Passion was directed by Jules Dassin.