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Phaedra (Greek: Φαίδρα) is a 1962 American-Greek drama film directed by Jules Dassin as a vehicle for his partner (and future wife) Melina Mercouri, after her worldwide hit Never on Sunday. The film was the fourth collaboration between Dassin and Mercouri, who took the title role.
The powerful Greek ship-owner and constructor Thanos proposes to marry Phaedra during the baptism of a ship with her name. Phaedra, who is the daughter of Thanos' greatest competitor, is a bored woman.
Jan 27, 2022 · "Phaedra" is a 1962 American-Greek romantic drama film directed by Jules Dassin, based on the greek tragedy "Hippolytus" by Euripides.The powerful Greek ship...
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- GREEK CINEMA
Phaedra, a 1962 modern-dress version of the classic Greek play Hippolytus, manages to justify Dassin's most ardent champions and his most vehement detractors, often within the same scene.
- Jules Dassin, Ginette Diamant-Berger
- Melina Mercouri
Phaedra (Melina Mercouri) is sent by her wealthy older husband, Thanos (Raf Vallone), to London in order to bring his son from a previous marriage, Alexis (Anthony Perkins), home for...
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- Melina Mercouri
- Jules Dassin
- Drama
Feb 11, 2020 · Watch the official trailer of Phaedra, a 1962 drama starring Melina Mercouri and Anthony Perkins in a forbidden love story.
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- Klokline Cinema
Phaedra (1962) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
