A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.
Released: Jun 25, 2009
Runtime: 125 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel, Margaret Tyzack
Crew: Nicholas Hytner (Director), Robin Lough (Director), Harry Guthrie (Production Manager), Wayne Ratcliffe (Camera Operator), Jean Racine (Theatre Play), Nicholas Hytner (Stage Director)