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National Theatre Live: Phèdre

Name: National Theatre Live: Phèdre
Genre: drama
Released: 2009-06-25
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel

2009 · 2h 5m

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What is it about? National Theatre Live: Phèdre

The result is carnage.

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. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

Genre: drama. Themes: stage play, filmed theater.

Cast and crew National Theatre Live: Phèdre

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Creators

Directed byRobin Lough
Directed byNicholas Hytner

Full cast and crew9 cast members, 10 crew

Cast:

Helen Mirren · Phèdre
Dominic Cooper · Hippolytus
Ruth Negga · Aricia
Chipo Chung · Ismene
John Shrapnel · Théramène
Margaret Tyzack · Oenone
Wendy Morgan · Panope
Stanley Townsend · Theseus
Elliot Horne · Phèdre's Son

Crew:

Robin Lough · Director
Nicholas Hytner · Director
Bob Crowley · Costume Design

Trailer National Theatre Live: Phèdre

ENOfficial Trailer: Phèdre with Helen Mirren and Dominic Cooper | National Theatre at HomeDecember 1, 2020

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Details National Theatre Live: Phèdre

First theatrical release: June 25, 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Original language: English

Studio: National Theatre

Frequently asked questions

How long is National Theatre Live: Phèdre?

2h 5m (125 minutes).

Who’s in National Theatre Live: Phèdre?

Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel, Margaret Tyzack, Wendy Morgan, Stanley Townsend, and Elliot Horne. Directed by Robin Lough and Nicholas Hytner.

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