The Trojan Women
“The strength of mankind has always been its women.”
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.
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Τρωάδες / The Trojan Women
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-10
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Katharine Hepburn
Hecuba
Vanessa Redgrave
Andromache
Geneviève Bujold
Cassandra
Irene Papas
Helen
Patrick Magee
Menelaus
Brian Blessed
Talthybius
Alberto Sanz
Astyanax
Pauline Letts
Woman
Rosalind Shanks
Woman
Pat Beckett
Woman (as Pat Becket)
Anna Bentinck
Woman
Elsie Pittas
Woman (as Ersie Pittas)
Esmeralda Adam García
Woman (as Esmeralda Adam)
Esperanza Alonso
Woman
María García Alonso
Woman (as Maria G. Alonso)
Nilda Álvarez
Woman (as Nilda Alvarez)
Adela Armengol
Woman
Victoria Ayllón
Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
TV premiere
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Original Score
- Míkis Theodorakis
- Original Title
- The Trojan Women
- Country of Origin
- Greece, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Josef Shaftel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Edith Hamilton, Euripides
Míkis Theodorakis
Alfio Contini
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Mihalis Kakogiannis, Anis Nohra, Josef Shaftel
Department Leadership Roster
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Director
Edith Hamilton
Writer
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Screenplay
Míkis Theodorakis
Original Music Composer
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Editor
Nicholas Georgiadis
Production Design
Mihalis Kakogiannis
Producer
Anis Nohra
Producer
Nicholas Georgiadis
Costume Design
Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trojan Women
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What is The Trojan Women about?
In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.
Who directed The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
Who stars in The Trojan Women?
The principal cast of The Trojan Women includes Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Patrick Magee.
When was The Trojan Women released and how long is it?
The Trojan Women was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trojan Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trojan Women was composed by Míkis Theodorakis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trojan Women?
The Trojan Women holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).