The Travelling Players (1975)

  • NR
  • 07/01/1975 (DE)
  • Drama, War, History
  • 3h 43m

Overview

This expansive Greek drama follows a troupe of theater actors as they perform around their country during World War II. While the production that they put on is entitled "Golfo the Shepherdess," the thespians end up echoing scenes from classic Greek tales in their own lives, as Elektra plots revenge on her mother for the death of her father, and seeks help from her brother, Orestes, a young anti-fascist rebel.

Theo Angelopoulos

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Eva Kotamanidou's headshot

Eva Kotamanidou

Elektra
Vangelis Kazan's headshot

Vangelis Kazan

Aegisthus
Aliki Georgouli's headshot

Aliki Georgouli

Elektra's Mother
Kiriakos Katrivanos's headshot

Kiriakos Katrivanos

Pylades
Stratos Pahis's headshot

Stratos Pahis

Elektra's Father
Nina Papazaphiropoulou's headshot

Nina Papazaphiropoulou

Old Woman
Giannis Fyrios's headshot

Giannis Fyrios

Accordionist
Alekos Boubis's headshot

Alekos Boubis

Old Man

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