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The Oresteia

19833h 52mPeter Hall

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Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches across this trilogy of play. Directed by Peter Brook for the National Theatre, this is an all-male performance with masks.

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What is The Oresteia (1983) about?

Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches across this trilogy of play. Directed by Peter Brook for the National Theatre, this is an all-male performance with masks.

Who stars in The Oresteia?

The Oresteia stars Jim Carter (Agamemnon), Robert Cartland (Electra), David Bamber (Choir), Pip Donaghy (Clytemnestra), Greg Hicks (Orestes). The film was directed by Peter Hall.

How long is The Oresteia?

The Oresteia has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1983.

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