Troilus & Cressida
Synopsis
The bitter Trojan War drags on - the Greeks blame Achilles' apathy for low morale, while Troy's hero Hector challenges one of the enemy to a personal duel. And after her father exchanges Cressida for a Trojan prisoner, the war becomes personal for her distraught lover Troilus.
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Charles Gray
Pandarus
Anton Lesser
Troilus
Tony Steedman
Aeneas
Suzanne Burden
Cressida
Max Harvey
Alexander
Peter Walmsley
Servant to Troilus
Vernon Dobtcheff
Agamemnon
Geoffrey Chater
Nestor
Benjamin Whitrow
Ulysses
Bernard Brown
Menelaus
Anthony Pedley
Ajax
Jack Birkett
Thersites
Kenneth Haigh
Achilles
Simon Cutter
Patrocles
Esmond Knight
Priam
John Shrapnel
Hector
Elayne Sharling
Cassandra
David Firth
Paris
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer
- Original Score
- Stephen Oliver
- Original Title
- Troilus & Cressida
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Miller
William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer
Stephen Oliver
Howard Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Miller
Director
Howard Dell
Editor
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Troilus & Cressida
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What is Troilus & Cressida about?
The bitter Trojan War drags on - the Greeks blame Achilles' apathy for low morale, while Troy's hero Hector challenges one of the enemy to a personal duel. And after her father exchanges Cressida for a Trojan prisoner, the war becomes personal for her distraught lover Troilus.
Who directed Troilus & Cressida?
Troilus & Cressida was directed by Jonathan Miller.
Who stars in Troilus & Cressida?
The principal cast of Troilus & Cressida includes Charles Gray, Anton Lesser, Tony Steedman, Suzanne Burden, Max Harvey.
When was Troilus & Cressida released and how long is it?
Troilus & Cressida was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Troilus & Cressida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Troilus & Cressida was composed by Stephen Oliver.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Troilus & Cressida?
Troilus & Cressida holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).