National Theatre Live: Phèdre
HD
7.8
2009-06-25 125 min Synopsis
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.
Genre:Drama
Cast:Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel
Director:Robin Lough
Country:United Kingdom
