Phèdre 2009

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Nicholas Hytner & Robin Lough
Written by: Jean Racine
Release date: 2009-06-25
Runtime: 125 minutes
Tagline: The result is carnage.
Cast:
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Phèdre 
Dominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper
Hippolytus 
Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga
Aricia 
Chipo Chung
Chipo Chung
Ismene 
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Théramène 
Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack
Oenone