Directed by:
Jules DassinCinematography:
Jacques NatteauComposer:
Mikis TheodorakisCast:
Melina Mercouri, Anthony Perkins, Raf Vallone, Elizabeth Ercy, Andreas Filippides, Jules Dassin, Phedon Papamichael, Giorgos Pantzas, Faidon Georgitsis (more)Plots(1)
Inspired by Euripedes' tragedy "Hippolytus" and set in modern times, this allegorical tale centers on the love triangle between a fabulously wealthy Greek shipping magnate, his lonely second wife, and his first-born son. The affair between the wife and her stepson begins soon after she arrives in London to bring him back to Greece so her husband can teach him about shipping and he can marry another tycoon's daughter to cement a new alliance. Though the son quickly falls in love with his beautiful stepmother, he cannot overcome his crushing guilt at having betrayed his father. When the wife learns of her husband's planned betrothal of his son, she becomes enraged and confesses her affair. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Live for Life (Vivre Pour Vivre)
Label: United Artists
Year: 1968
Country: Australia
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: "Live For Life (Vivre Pour Vivre)" - Ferrante And Teicher | ||
2. | NOT IN FILM: "Pavane (For A Dead Princess)" - Ferrante And Teicher | ||
3. | SIDE B: PHAEDRA: "Love Theme From Phaedra" - Ferrante And Teicher | Mikis Theodorakis | |
4. | THE KNACK ...AND HOW TO GET IT: "Main Theme (The Knack)" - Ferrante And Teicher | John Barry |
Mondo Cane
Label: Columbia
Year: 1963
Country: Portugal
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by Manuel and His Music of the Mountains.
1. | SIDE A: MONDO CANE: Mondo Cane | Riz Ortolani, Nino Oliviero | |
2. | SIDE B: PHAEDRA: Phaedra | Mikis Theodorakis |