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Plato’s Banquet (1989): Cast

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Plato’s Banquet is a 1989 drama directed by Marco Ferreri, starring Farid Chopel as Agathon, Philippe Léotard and Ugo Tognazzi. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Plato’s Banquet (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Marco Ferreri
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
France 3
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Plato’s Banquet About?

The premise of Plato’s Banquet without spoilers.

In the setting of Agathon’s house, a banquet gathers a circle of intellectuals and philosophers, including Socrates, who engage in a dialogue on love and sexuality. Each participant presents and defends his perspective, adhering to the formal rules of a classical symposium discussion.

Plato’s Banquet Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Plato’s Banquet Cast & Characters

Farid Chopel leads the cast as Agathon, with Philippe Léotard as Socrates and Ugo Tognazzi. Directed by Marco Ferreri; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plato’s Banquet Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Пир” and “El banquete”.

Also known as
  • Пир
  • El banquete
  • Le banquet

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Plato’s Banquet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Plato’s Banquet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Plato’s Banquet?

Plato’s Banquet runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Plato’s Banquet released?

Plato’s Banquet was released on July 27, 1989.

Who directed Plato’s Banquet?

Plato’s Banquet was directed by Marco Ferreri.

More films by Marco Ferreri

Who is in the cast of Plato’s Banquet?

Plato’s Banquet stars Farid Chopel as Agathon, Philippe Léotard as Socrates and Ugo Tognazzi, among 12 credited actors.

Does Plato’s Banquet have a post-credit scene?

No. Plato’s Banquet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Plato’s Banquet in?

The original language of Plato’s Banquet is Italian.

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