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7.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19691h 30mGreece

Orestes

Ορέστης

Synopsis

The third part of Euripides’ trilogy relates Orestes’ confrontation with the people of Argos after killing his mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, and his struggle to defend himself and his heritage – with the support of his sister, Electra.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vasilis Fotopoulos
Screenplay & Story
Vasilis Fotopoulos, Euripides
Original Title
Ορέστης
Country of Origin
Greece
Spoken Languages
English, Greek
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vasilis Fotopoulos

Screenplay & Story

Vasilis Fotopoulos, Euripides

Department Leadership Roster

Vasilis Fotopoulos

Vasilis Fotopoulos

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Orestes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orestes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Orestes about?

The third part of Euripides’ trilogy relates Orestes’ confrontation with the people of Argos after killing his mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, and his struggle to defend himself and his heritage – with the support of his sister, Electra.

Who directed Orestes?

Orestes was directed by Vasilis Fotopoulos.

Who stars in Orestes?

The principal cast of Orestes includes Hiram Keller, David Elan Peterson, Flery Dadonaki.

When was Orestes released and how long is it?

Orestes was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.