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Phaedra (1962)
Director: Jules Dassin
Cast: Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy
Runtime116 min
RatingNR
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A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly. Their love seems doomed from the beginning when she convinces him to come to Paris to meet his father.
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Phaedra (1962), directed by Jules Dassin, is a critically acclaimed modern retelling of the Greek myth. The film has been praised for its passionate performances and exploration of forbidden love. While not awarded major accolades, it holds a strong 7.6/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception.
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Fans of dramatic Greek tragedies and character-driven stories will appreciate the 1962 film Phaedra, directed by Jules Dassin. The film features an electrifying performance by Melina Mercouri as the passionate and doomed title character, whose forbidden love for her stepson Alexis, played by Anthony Perkins, drives the film's tragic narrative.
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Phaedra is a 1962 American-Greek drama film directed by Jules Dassin as a vehicle for his partner Melina Mercouri, after her worldwide hit Never on Sunday.
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