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The Trojan Women (1971)

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PG 1 hr 45 minSep 26th, 1971DramaGreek Tragedy Trilogy PosterPart of Greek Tragedy Trilogy
In the aftermath of the Trojan Wars, Queen Hecuba takes stock of the defeated kingdom. Her son has been killed, and his widow, Andromache, is left to raise their son, Astyanax, alone. Hecuba's daughter, Cassandra, fears being enslaved by her Greek masters, while Helen of Troy risks being executed. Astyanax also becomes the focus of the Greeks' attention as the last male heir of the Trojan royal family.
StarringKatharine HepburnVanessa RedgraveGeneviève Bujold
DirectorMihalis Kakogiannis
WriterEdith Hamilton

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 26th, 1971
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Josef Shaftel
Production Companies:Josef Shaftel Productions
Movie Tags:
based on play or musicalancient greecegreek tragedytrojan warconquestenslavement

Greek Tragedy Trilogy

These films explore the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the personal tragedies experienced by royalty. The first two films tackle societal expectations, war's implications, and political corruption, highlighting battle horrors and the survivors' plight. The final film, Agamemnon, depicts the Greek army's return and Agamemnon's tragic murder by his brother, concluding the epic tale. The trilogy weaves these events to showcase war's lasting impact and the pain of political gamesmanship. It portrays raw emotions, betrayal, and the spirit of the oppressed, offering a multifaceted exploration of humanity at its most vulnerable and triumphant.