The Oresteia (1983): Cast
The Oresteia is a 1983 drama directed by Peter Hall, starring Jim Carter as Agamemnon, Pip Donaghy and David Bamber. It runs 3 hours 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 52m (232 min)
- Director
- Peter Hall
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National Theatre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Oresteia About?
The premise of The Oresteia without spoilers.
After years of fighting in the Trojan war, Agamemnon returns to Argos and is slain by his wife Clytemnestra, sparking a cycle of vengeance that runs through the three Oresteia tragedies. Peter Brook’s National Theatre production uses an all‑male cast in masks.
The Oresteia Cast & Characters
Jim Carter leads the cast as Agamemnon, with Pip Donaghy as Clytemnestra and David Bamber as Choir. Directed by Peter Hall; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Hall
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Jim Carter as Agamemnon - Pip Donaghy as Clytemnestra
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David Bamber as Choir -
Sean Baker as Priestess
Also Starring in The Oresteia
· 21 more- Michael Thomas Athena
- Richard Williams Anti-chorus
- Tony Robinson Servant
- John Normington Cassandra
- Alfred Lynch Aegisthus
- John Gill Anti-chorus
- Kenny Ireland Apollo
- Barrie Rutter Herald
- Greg Hicks Orestes
- Colin Haigh Anti-chorus
- Glenn Williams Anti-chorus
- Graham Pountney Anti-chorus
- Peter Dawson Chorus
- David Roper Watchman
- Timothy Davies Pylades
- Robert Cartland Electra
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- Norman Rutherford Anti-chorus
- Martin Garfield Anti-chorus
- Peter Hale Anti-chorus
- Leslie Southwick Anti-chorus
- Nigel Bellairs Anti-chorus
More from Peter Hall
More films directed by Peter Hall: Never Talk to Strangers, Orpheus Descending, She’s Been Away and Akenfield.
The Oresteia Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Oresteia: Agamemnon” and “The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers”.
- Also known as
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- The Oresteia: Agamemnon
- The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers
- The Oresteia: The Eumenides
- The Oresteia: The Trilogy by Aeschylus
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The Oresteia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Oresteia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Oresteia?
The Oresteia runs 3 hours 52 minutes (232 minutes).
When was The Oresteia released?
The Oresteia was released on October 9, 1983.
Who directed The Oresteia?
The Oresteia was directed by Peter Hall.
More films by Peter Hall Who is in the cast of The Oresteia?
The Oresteia stars Jim Carter as Agamemnon, Pip Donaghy as Clytemnestra and David Bamber as Choir, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Oresteia have a post-credit scene?
No. The Oresteia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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