A Dream of Passion
Κραυγή Γυναικών
Synopsis
Maya is a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda, a Bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.
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Melina Mercouri
Maya / Medea
Ellen Burstyn
Brenda Collins
Andréas Voutsinas
Kostas
Despo Diamantidou
Maria
Dimitris Papamichael
Dimitris / Jason
Giannis Voglis
Edward
Faidon Georgitsis
Ronny
Betty Valasi
Margaret
Andreas Filippides
Stathis
Irene Emirza
Diana
Panos Papaioannou
Manos
Kostas Arzoglou
Bible Student
Savvas Axiotis
Soundman
Katerina Bourlou
Medea Chorus
Foteini Filosofou
Medea Chorus
Rea Fortouna
Nikos Galiatsos
Eleni Georgiadou
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Dassin
- Original Score
- Yannis Markopoulos
- Original Title
- Κραυγή Γυναικών
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Jules Dassin, Euripides, Minos Volanakis
Yannis Markopoulos
Giorgos Arvanitis
Georges Klotz
Jules Dassin, Giorgos Arvanitis
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Producer
Georges Klotz
Editor
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Dionysis Fotopoulos
Costume Design
Giorgos Arvanitis
Producer
Jules Dassin
Director
Jules Dassin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dream of Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dream of Passion about?
Maya is a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda, a Bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.
Who directed A Dream of Passion?
A Dream of Passion was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in A Dream of Passion?
The principal cast of A Dream of Passion includes Melina Mercouri, Ellen Burstyn, Andréas Voutsinas, Despo Diamantidou, Dimitris Papamichael.
When was A Dream of Passion released and how long is it?
A Dream of Passion was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream of Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream of Passion was composed by Yannis Markopoulos.