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The Oresteia (1983)

Drama

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.

Release Date
October 9, 1983
Runtime
3h 52m
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Peter Hall

Cast: Jim Carter, Robert Cartland, David Bamber, Pip Donaghy, Greg Hicks, Kenny Ireland, Alfred Lynch, John Normington

Production: National Theatre
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The Oresteia

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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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/9/1983
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Cast

Jim Carter

as Agamemnon

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Robert Cartland

as Electra

David Bamber

as Choir

Pip Donaghy

as Clytemnestra

Greg Hicks

as Orestes

Kenny Ireland

as Apollo

Alfred Lynch

as Aegisthus

John Normington

as Cassandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oresteia 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, thi…

How long is The Oresteia?

3h 52m

When was The Oresteia released?

October 9, 1983

Who directed The Oresteia?

Peter Hall

Who stars in The Oresteia?

Jim Carter, Robert Cartland, David Bamber

What genre is The Oresteia?

Drama